Thanks. Good Nostalgic article.
It reminds me of working in my Dad's butcher shop. He was a great dad! Whenever someone would make a snide remark to the effect of, "Butcher Shop, you must make a lot of money..." (which he didn't, but we got by,) he always answered, "I am very rich! I have five children, and they all love me!)
He taught me to be courteous and friendly, and to always go the little extra to give good service and good merchandise. His customers were always his friends. He also taught me to dive into hard work and not stop until I was done.