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We made it through Thanksgiving weekend!
Okay, so I made it through Thanksgiving weekend with all my birdies in the nest. Yes, yes, it was wonderful to have everyone home, wonderful to all go out shopping together on the dreaded Black Friday, yes wonderful to all … Continue reading →
A back out of whack
My back is out of whack. I was taking my bi-weekly Pilates class, something I have been doing religiously for the past three years, when I made a wrong move. I felt a jolt of pain radiate through my lower … Continue reading →
A “powerful” surprise!
I write this entry from the warmth of my own bed in my own bedroom in my own warm house that finally has electricity after 6 brutal nights. The past week has been challenging, to say the least. Day after … Continue reading →
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 →
Do you follow the rules?
Do you follow the rules? I always thought I was a moderate rule follower. I was a good kid, never really got into any trouble, and did well in school, progressed through my undergraduate and graduate studies. Got jobs, got … Continue reading →
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 →
You know you’re not a morning person when…
You know you are not a morning person when… you brush your teeth with soap. I had an early meeting this morning – well, early for me. I had to be awake, dressed, and coherent by 9:15 a.m. For most … Continue reading →
A Strong Work Ethic: Does It Still Exist?
What is your work ethic? Is it me, or are people just not getting what it means to have one? As an employer of a business with nearly 50 employees I find that my older or more “mature” employees have … Continue reading →
First Impressions Count: College Admissions and Job Interviews
Look at someone you don’t know. Now quickly look away. Who was the person that you looked at? What assumptions did you come to after a brief glance? Did you notice what they were wearing: the color or style of … Continue reading →
Who is listening to you?
I didn’t know anyone was listening to us. We had just left a Thai restaurant after enjoying a movie and dinner with friends. We were the last ones in the restaurant and felt obligated to leave and allow the staff … Continue reading →
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