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Praise Needed
RECEIVED Wed., July 15, 2015
Dear Editor,
Breed & Co. has changed ownership. If the Chronicle has already run a story on the change, I missed it. If not, I think it merits notice. Breed's has been a valuable asset to this city since its beginning, which I attended. I dropped by there today and it was like stepping into the Sears tool department; actually, there was Craftsman stuff everywhere.
My intent is not to dis the new operators, but to praise what Truman Breed created. He employed top-shelf staff and offered the finest in housewares, garden, and hardware, and ran a local business in the finest sense, generously contributing to his community. It was a business with high integrity. I believe he deserves applause and thanks. By the way, I ain't a cousin or friend of Mr. Breed, just a grateful customer.
Breed & Co. has changed ownership. If the Chronicle has already run a story on the change, I missed it. If not, I think it merits notice. Breed's has been a valuable asset to this city since its beginning, which I attended. I dropped by there today and it was like stepping into the Sears tool department; actually, there was Craftsman stuff everywhere.
My intent is not to dis the new operators, but to praise what Truman Breed created. He employed top-shelf staff and offered the finest in housewares, garden, and hardware, and ran a local business in the finest sense, generously contributing to his community. It was a business with high integrity. I believe he deserves applause and thanks. By the way, I ain't a cousin or friend of Mr. Breed, just a grateful customer.
Ed Lindlof
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Additional Resource
RECEIVED Mon., July 13, 2015
Dear Editor,
Thanks to Mike Agresta for the recent Help Desk series [Screens, July 10] re: CATLADY (Can't Afford To Live Among Digital Yuppies), addressing a pain felt by many in our changing home city. I learned about several community-minded resources I didn't know about, and I have one to add!
The Austin Time Exchange Network, Austin's own timebanking community, facilitates the exchange of services among members – with no money involved. Pretty much anything you can think of can be exchanged: yard work, repairs, cooking, cleaning, editing, counseling, massage, reiki, language practice, tutoring, and consulting on a wide variety of topics. We use a website run by the international timebanking group, hOurworld, to post offers and requests of services we want to share or receive. We also get together regularly for potlucks to get to know each other and strengthen the sense of friendly community that can be difficult to find for some in this digital age.
If readers want to learn more and/or join, they can come to our next orientation at the Human Potential Center on Saturday, July 25, at 5pm. It is followed by a potluck from 6 to 8. They can also check out the website at www.hourworld.org/bank/?hw=1226.
Thanks to Mike Agresta for the recent Help Desk series [Screens, July 10] re: CATLADY (Can't Afford To Live Among Digital Yuppies), addressing a pain felt by many in our changing home city. I learned about several community-minded resources I didn't know about, and I have one to add!
The Austin Time Exchange Network, Austin's own timebanking community, facilitates the exchange of services among members – with no money involved. Pretty much anything you can think of can be exchanged: yard work, repairs, cooking, cleaning, editing, counseling, massage, reiki, language practice, tutoring, and consulting on a wide variety of topics. We use a website run by the international timebanking group, hOurworld, to post offers and requests of services we want to share or receive. We also get together regularly for potlucks to get to know each other and strengthen the sense of friendly community that can be difficult to find for some in this digital age.
If readers want to learn more and/or join, they can come to our next orientation at the Human Potential Center on Saturday, July 25, at 5pm. It is followed by a potluck from 6 to 8. They can also check out the website at www.hourworld.org/bank/?hw=1226.
Amanda Jones
