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Spoiler Alert: There may be comments in this review that you would prefer not to see if you plan to read the books. Ok, first no judgments please! I was coerced into reading Fifty Shades of Grey. Yes, forced! My … Continue reading
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
