“What’s not to like?” Looking back on retirement

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For the past two years that has been my stock answer to the question, “How’s retirement?” Realistically it took me six months to realize that I didn’t have to go back to work the following week. I always had one … Continue reading

Discussions from the think tank

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Last week my exercise group got a little rowdy. I am there to exercise so I usually just keep on working and watch the other ladies get worked up rather than worked out. These things always start with a totally … Continue reading

Even I noticed it! Football fever and Omaha

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Background: I am not an avid sports fan. I like the winter Olympics and some racket sports but watching a football game from start to finish is like Chinese torture to me. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy parts … Continue reading

Winter blues and prom gown fantasies

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I am suffering from a strange case of empty nest syndrome. My in-box isn’t dinging off the charts. The sales emails that I received during the holiday season have stopped. No more free shipping with some percentage off. No more … Continue reading

Workplace conflict – understanding it doesn’t make it any easier

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I know how it works. After all I spent many years in Human Resource work. Anger dulls your senses. It makes you less effective. Workplace conflict gets everyone off their game and can ruin a business. Smart businesses work to … Continue reading

Snow days, school closures and old memories

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We have had more snow this winter than in the last two. More bad cold weather too. It’s making me crazy…and grumpy…maybe even on edge a little. Predictions are for 2 degrees overnight. Our area does not get that kind … Continue reading