Every year our local skill vocational and trade schools hold a Job Skills USA competition. Students give presentations on a skill they have learned in their classes. I judge the competition every chance I get because it’s a learning opportunity for me. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
The ups and downs of restaurant dining
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The beloved husband and I eat in most days but we do enjoy an occasional evening dinner at a restaurant especially with friends. We did one of those recently with an old college buddy of my husband. We usually get … Continue reading
Do you read newspapers?
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I am of the generation that loves to savor their coffee over a daily newspaper — a real paper newspaper, not one that is on the internet. I love the touch and feel of real paper. The Sunday paper used … Continue reading
Cancer scare follow-up
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Thanks to all of you who were so supportive after my last post. You shared your stories both by commenting on this blog and by sending me private emails. All were appreciated. Some of your stories were very inspirational. I am always … Continue reading
Will cancer rear its ugly head?
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You can ask any cancer survivor. Once you get that diagnosis, it sits on your shoulders. Forever. The routine monitoring is no longer routine. It’s a big deal. Not in what actually happens but because of what might happen. I … Continue reading
Another post on stupid people
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There is a heavily trafficked, multi-lane intersection I drive through every day. Since a major interstate exits into it, a lot of 18-wheeled tractor trailers use it. The lanes are tight. They are car-sized but big enough for the trucks … Continue reading
It’s my birthday and I’ll laugh if I want to!
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Today is my birthday. It is a good one. Everyone had a part in making my day special. I received some wonderful birthday cards. Most cards had cats (I know, hard to imagine!) on them. One card had shoes! It made … Continue reading
Closet elf at work
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I am working on my first on-site consulting project in a while. Getting dressed for work was almost like the first day of school. Remember how exciting it was to wear something new on the first day of school—even if it was … Continue reading
A crazy end to a crazy week or more stinky ooze | For Animal Lovers
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Some weeks are crazier than others. Sometimes they disguise themselves as uneventful and you are caught by surprise. This week was one of those. I had some other things going on but I’ll save those for another post. This post … Continue reading
Taking a snapshot in time
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During the holidays, two former co-workers died. These were people I worked with 18 years ago. One was the owner of the company. He was my exact age. The other, one of the head designers, was a few years younger. … Continue reading
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