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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It was delicious. Every single bite. Every crumb. She felt satisfied. Complete. It was a wonderful feeling. And, she wanted more and more. She often denied herself the small pleasures in life in order to fulfill others. But today she wanted to fill full and energized. Today she […]
Memes. How did we live without them many years back. They are everywhere and in everything. Ok. Let’s be real. Memes have always existed. They are fables, morals and story snippets that are passed on from person to person. We’ve always done that. If you look up the […]
When I was a kid, my mother used to have me participate in storytelling contests. I have no idea how that ever came about. I don’t know whether such things even still exist. However, that love of words and stories stayed with me. Became a part of my […]
The sun beamed in to awaken my spirits My eyes wanted to feel the warmth Then I remembered how I had been wrecked My veil of safety pierced My heart punctured through and through Sorrow filling the air pockets Tears dripping from confusion It shouldn’t have happened Bland […]
Been headstrong Have forged deep trenches Was levelheaded in the face of adversity Can dislodge from the grips of most pain But this will break me The water has been numbingly cold The dance disjointed and lonely The tears neverending The distractions too terrifyingly piercing But this will […]
Before the pandemic I would often take photographs of the sunrise and sunset. Photos of the moon bring great delight. Last night I looked outside my window and caught a most beautiful, vibrant moon. I stood in awe comforted by the fact that the sun still rises as […]