Many many years ago, there was a group of young girls on a school bus trip from New York City to Washington, DC. The girls were giggling as seventh graders are wont to do. The boys sat nearby acting annoyed but trying to figure out […]
Ok. I am usually known for my support of line staff and trying to create happy workplaces. I believe that we shouldn’t be pained by work. I believe that employees should be able to grow and develop skill sets. I believe that managers are accountable to their employees. […]
Here is a sad fact of my life. I have been Vitamin D deficient for several years now (as many people in this modern-day office life). I moved to Los Angeles for a new job. Unfortunately, I am now even more deficient in Vitamin D. If this were a […]
A few weeks back, we celebrated the glory of film by watching an overlong telecast of the Oscars where celebrities wore mega-priced gowns and suits while reading off scripted jokes or “moving” lines. It was a rather “ho-him” event in my opinion. To each his or her […]
There have been several times, ok many times, in the workplace, when I have cautioned individuals with the known saying “be careful what you wish for.” How many times have people wished for a particular project, promotion or pat on the back to only come to […]
There was once a time when men and women worked hard day in and day out for 20 years at the same place. Upon retirement they received a gold watch. Or so it may have been. And perhaps it still is for a select few. I […]
Dirt. Kindness. Blood. Two rising stars staring at each other. she couldn’t help but wonder why the world was so evil and tired. Everyone was tired, sleepy and a killjoy. There was no fun to be had. She wondered if the tomatoes would grow. The […]
This past month, a rapper that I had never heard of before by the name of B.O.B (not to be mistaken for Bob) declared that the earth is flat and that celebrities are being cloned. I think (although it is a bit convoluted) that he believes that […]
How many times have politicians been accused of being flip-floppers and how much flack did President Obama get when he said he had “evolved” on certain policies? The media excoriates those that change political positions. And in certain instances, such excoriation is warranted, considering the obvious political […]
“I see a ship in the harbor I can and shall obey But if it wasn’t for your misfortunes I’d be a heavenly person today” It could be another Manic Monday, but it need not be. Wednesdays tend to be bluer and more depressing as […]