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About Kate Crimmins

Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.

Flatulence, the humbling equalizer

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There! I’ve said it! There is nothing that strikes across all levels of coolness like flatulence. Doesn’t matter what age you are, well, maybe a little. Doesn’t matter what your financial status is. It hits us all. Personally, I don’t … Continue reading

Cats, poop scooping and Litter Genie to the rescue! (sort of) | For Animal Lovers

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Note: This is a post about cats and their peculiar bathroom habits. If you are not a cat or animal lover you may want to delete right now although my cats will be terribly offended! If you have been reading … Continue reading

An east coast storm watch with catalogs, food and books!

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The northeastern coast of the US is under a storm watch/warning. Depending on your location, you can get anywhere from freezing rain to three (yes, three!) feet of snow. We live on the cusp of the storm. Depending on which … Continue reading

A few things I don’t miss about working! | HR Memories

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Does anyone besides me remember Maynard G. Krebs? From the Dobie Gillis TV program? He was a beatnik who did not want to work! The series was about high school kids but the most memorable part is that Maynard would always croak “WORK!” … Continue reading

Job Skills USA Competition — 2013

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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

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