“Shane, your columns most always bring something to mind (A man and his wallet, Sept. 19, 2025). I wasn’t a follower of ‘Seinfeld’ before, but I have watched some lately on late night boredom. The matching receipts to monthly statements, I believe, is a rarity these days. Those of us with business backgrounds and accountability are used to it for expense accounts and good business practices. I still do it today. Maybe your next survey should be of what percent of your readers do this practice. My guess would be less than one in three.” – Mike Simpson

“Shane, congratulations on your Distinguished Service Award (Goodman honored with ACP Distinguished Service Award, Sept. 16, 2025). Very well deserved! We’re so lucky to have you and Jolene as members of our community.” – Chris Arganbright. 

“Shane, congratulations on the ACP award (Goodman honored with ACP Distinguished Service Award, Sept. 16, 2025). Very well deserved. What you put into the Vedette and your other publications shows you care about your work and the award validates that you give back to your profession.” – Doug Saltsgaver

I agree with you (publisher column, Sept. 9, 2025), but there are two dates that confuse consumers: the best buy date and the expiration date.  There is a significant difference, and I still agree with you — looks and smell go a long way. Another expiration thought — all the stuff we store around our places and just need to throw out as we haven’t looked at or used it in years! – Mike Simpson

“Shane, here is point for your thoughts on how TV reports don’t capture mistakes in copy (Pass me the Wite-out, Aug. 12, 2025). My wife is an avid ‘proof-reader’ more so than me and catches graphics mistakes in the newscasts of our local stations. After seeing several in one week, she wrote the station and pointed it out. The reply she received was, ‘Thanks and we should be better than that.’ ” – Mike Simpson

“I loved your column on the old chairs (Not ready for the woodpile yet, July 8, 2025). Too many times, people say just throw it out and get new ones, but there’s something special about the old things. Like you said, the memories that went along with them and just the satisfaction that you did it yourself. Good job! – Kris Laidley

One more paint job, and I may change my mind. – Shane