Mark A. Santomieri: Both hands on the wheel

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Hey, it’s just me again. Have you ever noticed how strange it is to drive down the 250? I mean, considering the fact that it is a state highway and all, it still seems to me to be way too busy. It seems to me like it’s become an alternate 64, where folks feel safer having their cell phones stapled to their right ears and can change lanes without signaling, indiscriminately. Read more

Mark A. Santomieri: Wal-Mart

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I noticed some unusual activity at the WaMart lately. It seems that the renovations are causing quite the ruckus. I saw a woman actually throw her baby at a greeter to get ahead in line. This confused me for a moment, until I found myself stuck between six different families discussing who had what and who was in hospital and how severe and so such. And will you hold my place in line? Read more

Mark A. Santomieri: Notes From Podunk

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Let me introduce myself … I am a man of both wealth and taste.

Okay, enough of Mick Lips and the rolling uglies … on to better thoughts.

Let’s talk about the Shenandoah Valley and our epicenter, Waynesboro. I’ve got no reason to think that Augusta County should think that Staunton is superior or should rule our Valley. Read more