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A few weeks ago, I was happy to report that Grainger had expanded its technical education scholarship program. I’d now like to point out a positive gesture from the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA).

The other day I opened up my sock drawer and saw several orphan socks. But it got me thinking: Do you have time to sort socks, er, sort your inventory?

I just returned from Atlanta where a gas shortage is creating havoc. At one point, I became mired in a line of cars when I simply attempted to turn into my hotel parking lot.

Two events recently happened that reinforced my belief that my job, my profession, and the trade I serve are just secondary plateaus in life. There is one thing that is more important - and that is life itself.

More than a month ago I noted here Meier Supply Co.’s attempt to help its employees lose weight. I am happy to report that the HVACR wholesale distributor’s eight-week “Biggest Loser” contest concluded recently.

The hike to the Purdue University campus usually was pretty routine during the recent four-day compressor and refrigeration-air conditioning conferences. But one day there was quite a fuss.

You may be one of the many undecided voters, like me, who may actually swing this election. If, this week, you are still undecided, here is an idea you might like to try.

As a group, 42% of you indicated residential construction activity has decreased or decreased significantly in your markets during 2008. Every subset of our panel showed double-digit declines in 2008.

Since posting a first batch of questions on this blog September 1, I have been receiving more and more interesting comments, as well as answers, from readers.

In just a few months we’ve gone from feast to famine… from too much business to “where is the business?”…from fat and happy to hungry and stunned.