The U.S. Postal Service motto famously states that “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” prevents carriers from delivering the country’s mail. And, for the most part, mail carriers live up to the creed. Even in the parts of the country that really wallop them with nasty weather, year after year, postal… Continue Reading »

The fish no nothing of water. So goes an old saying. It means that in a given community of people there are things taken for granted to such a degree that they aren’t even noticed. Ask a Bedouin nomad about the conditions he lives in – “Hey, it’s pretty hot and dry today, huh?” –… Continue Reading »

One of the most important qualities of U.S.-based businesses like ours is transparency. It’s so vital to know what to expect, all throughout the bag ordering, manufacturing, and delivery process. There are so many tales of businesses getting too-good-to-believe deals with foreign manufacturers, only to realize, in the fullness of time, that, yes, it was… Continue Reading »

Sometimes people take for granted the benefits of modern technology that they enjoy. And who can blame them? We live in an era in which comfort, security, and health are all at their all-time highest levels, both nationally and globally. Sure, there are negative news headlines that make us feel insecure from time to time,… Continue Reading »