The U.S. Takes a Haircut

ByJames Butler

Today I spent $27.50 for a local haircut, after tip and tax (post cut pic below). This week a small cup of plain coffee at a national chain … $5.00. I’m channeling my inner childhood memories of a haircuts on the front porch using a kitchen chair and table cloth for a drape. The US needs fewer billionaires created by cash demanded for the next “necessary” gadget and more old kitchen chairs, where we can rediscover that which money cannot buy.

Today’s $27.50 Haircut

Pastor Jim

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