From time to time the Star Herald runs a “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down” editorial. Almost all of the “thumbs” are based on local issues or events. We try to run a balance of ups and downs, and I’m guessing the “thumbs up” outnumber the “thumbs down.”
So, with “thumbs” in mind, I thought I would share a few thumbs of my own that are life- and product-related and not necessarily local.
First, “thumbs down” to the high cost of cable TV from our local providers (whoops, that was local) all the while television programing has never been worse. To be fair, local internet speed and availability is better than most.
For example, I moved here from Redwood Falls, Redwood County, years ago. There are 87 counties in Minnesota, and Redwood County ranks 85th in internet availability and speed. “Thumbs down” to Redwood County.
Back to television, as I search for another more cost-friendly alternative to cable, I never knew there were so many options to cable — YouTube TV, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, fubo, sling, AT&T TV and more.
So you would think this many options would garner a “thumbs up,” but I’m so darn confused now I give this a “thumbs down.”
OK, it’s time to turn those “thumbs down” down side up.
“Thumbs up” to Dawn dish soap for Dawn foam hand soap.
“Thumbs up” to self-check-out counters.
Major League Baseball lockout deserves a different digit up than the thumb.
For the first time I bought a vest this winter. I liked the first one so much I bought two more and I have to give them all a “thumbs up.”
Mary bought herself a pair of jeans with a button fly and flared bottoms (“bell bottoms”). I have no doubt she would give them two “thumbs up.”
Finally, “thumbs up” to the high school winter sports seasons for the Cardinals and Patriots.
Sure, there were some disappointments as well as successes, but there is nothing like taking in a high school sporting event. So, here’s your “thumbs up.”