Mom & Pop & Baby

I never thought my status as a small business owner with my husband would become a symbol plied in national politics, however disingenuous, by the politicians touting their concern for the “mom & pops”. But hey, fame is hard to come by these days, it's just that the term, mom & pop, makes me cringe; it makes me feel old.


When the Painter decided to “invest” in his new business back in 1983, the first thing on the list was a dependable and large vehicle to carry supplies. Thus, the 1973 Custom Cruiser was just the ticket. My eldest child is proud to have among her baby book photos, a picture of her on the day she was driven home from the hospital in the paint mobile. Notice the buckets and can of Glidden paint just behind her car seat. Nice ride! Who could want more?