Category Archives: Back To Work

Stuck and trying to get going…

It has been a few weeks since my last blog. Truthfully, I escaped for a few days to southern Florida to soak up some sun and good times with old friends. My vacation from real life started a few days … Continue reading

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Don’t Wait

The motivation for this piece stems from deep sadness; something that often instinctively taps into creative juices. I recently attended the funeral of a 56 – year old husband, father, brother, friend, and all around good person. It is in … Continue reading

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January…let the journey begin!

January is a time of new beginnings. Even if we do not buy into the New Year’s Resolution concept, the start of a fresh year can be highly motivational. For people who are thinking about making a career change, I … Continue reading

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The Truth

The truth is, nothing is perfect. My nest has overflowed this past month. There have been college kids and 20 somethings coming in and out of my house since Thanksgiving weekend. At times I could’ve sworn there was an actual … Continue reading

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New Year, New Possibilities

I am typically not the type of person who makes or advises making new years resolutions. Usually, very few people really carry out the resolutions they make, and end up feeling like they have failed themselves. Whether it be pledging … Continue reading

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Alumni Organizations are Connections Worth Keeping

A few weeks ago I attended a networking event for alumni and employees of Bank Street College of Education. I received my Masters in Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Bank Street in the early 1980’s. The Bank Street education … Continue reading

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What is The Next Step College & Career Solutions?

The Next Step College & Career Solutions is a streamlined, solution focused, online counseling service that works with students and adults who are ready to take their next step. Transitions can be difficult for many people and The Next Step … Continue reading

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No electricity again? Really?

I live in Connecticut. For the second time in three months my town has been hit by a devastating storm that has virtually cut off all of the electricity in the area. There are trees and wires down everywhere, and … Continue reading

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I Don’t Care If It Is God Calling You…

I don’t care if it is God calling you, cell phone usage is not permitted at work. These are the exact words I used in a discussion with an employee about her inappropriate use of her cellphone while she was … Continue reading

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Why Is This Russian Dressing Fluffy?

“Why is this Russian dressing fluffy?” Are you kidding me? This was the question posed to me by my loving husband of 28 years. I went to a deli, not the one I usually go too, but a good one … Continue reading

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