Interviewing people for a job is a risky, necessary evil. They say fire quickly, but hire slowly. You need to take your time when bringing someone into an organization. There needs to be a right fit. And, when things aren’t working out, move the person on quickly. These […]
A flash of insight into the world. A flash of inspiration tickling her toes. It was an awesome feeling that she couldn’t tuck away. She didn’t want to. But she knew she had to. Everything had to be held close to the vest. Not a single ounce of […]
Needle in the layered brick No warning, no foresight So shut your mouth We are here finding a way Need no naysayers Need no cloudy lens The heels are pointed The sun is hiding But a light still comes through To build a wall Resilience solidifies No pinpricks […]
I’ve reached the point where I need some sleep. All my life I have been able to get up early and keep going till late. I’m an early bird and don’t think that will change. Or so I believe at the moment. Actually, let me change that. I’m […]
I very briefly caught the news this morning. I do try to avoid much of it these days. It is repetitive and often devoid of real information. Hence, there is no real point in watching. However, I caught a few minutes this morning. And, I was struck by […]
Let’s be real. The year 2020 hasn’t been ideal nor all that great. Who am I kidding? The year 2020 has been a disaster with one horrible event to the other. Every month seemed to bring up some worse event. And, it really doesn’t seem like it will […]
To swing up high and soar above them all. Simple goals. Simple life. She was going to change it all up. She might even puncture her own balloon as it is soaring so that she could fall with abandon. She wanted to cry. She wanted to reach far […]
At the beginning of covid-19 we all thought we would learn 101 new skills sets. Then we didn’t. I’ve noted that repeatedly. But then I started thinking about such a statement. I may not have learned to play the guitar bit I did learn many new things. I […]
Sheltering in place can be a delight, of sorts, to some. In particular, those who already didn’t care to get out anyway before covid-19 hit. However, even for those so inclined, there is a need to reach out and interact with others. For those who were extroverted the […]
I was cleaning up my apartment a tad bit. Trying to catch up on things left undone for months. Sure, many thought they would learn a new language, instrument or dance during these pandemic times. And, then it all came to naught. One thing after another came undone […]