Canary in the mine
“Canary in the coal mine”. Well into the 20th century, coal miners in England and the US brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for toxic gases including methane and carbon monoxide. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or…
“Canary in the coal mine”. Well into the 20th century, coal miners in England and the US brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for toxic gases including methane and carbon monoxide. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.
With all the uncertainty and confusion brought about by the current financial mess, I was wondering what your “canary in the mine” is.
What change in your daily landscape would signal that this is the real thing?
For me, it is the veritable plethora of nail spas that dot our landscape – whether it’s in the city or suburbia. How many of us will be willing (or able) to spend $70 or more per week? How many nail spas were there in The Great Depression? So, what’s your canary??
Dave, I’m a guy (otherwise I’d be “chick”!)
I have no concept of what it costs to get your nails done which is why I expressed my dismay. Having said that, I’ve also never paid for my dog to be walked, my drive to be cleared, or my body to be trained by someone else so maybe I’m just out of touch with reality?
“”What change in your daily landscape would signal that this is the real thing?”
“Run your pockets!!!””
ROTMMFLMMFAOCLAMF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s from the 80’s! I have been on both sides of that, Thanks Dow!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Does you husband know you pay that much to get your nails done chicken!!!???? 😉
“What change in your daily landscape would signal that this is the real thing?”
“Run your pockets!!!”
More like $7 to get a manicure in Brooklyn, if you’re going to your local neighborhood nail salon.
it costs $70 to get your nails done? Next you’re going to tell us that you have to pay people to cut hair?