Well that happened Well that happened is an insightful, hilarious written documentary of the life of an executive in non-profits. Dr Mimi intertwines life excerpts with punchy barbs breaking through the hazy facade of what is believed to be the world of the well-intentioned. After reading this there […]
Forget the Bloody Mary: Just give me some Piri Piri Sauce for I Need It Is it better to fail on a Monday or a Friday? I could have used a Bloody Mary this morning. I am not hungover. I just could have used a cocktail that is […]
What can get done, will get done: My past week’s lessons ……And yet it moves I think I slept seven hours last night. My eyes have a little less haze and the coffee tastes a little yummier for it is not just a pick-me-up. I can usually go […]
Quentin Tarantino: Bring in the Pooper Scooper When Pulp Fiction first hit the movie theaters many years ago, everyone in my generation was enthralled. Every sentence we spoke had a Pulp Fiction quote in it. For instance, “Any time of the day is a good time for pie“ […]
I now realize I should have used the restroom Yesterday, I was in a meeting with a bunch of psychologists that was beyond frustrating. Egos were inflated to the point that it was hard to breathe in the room. You would think there would be compassion and ability […]
Championship and the fabric of our being I love mentoring staff. That has always been what has motivated me in my management positions. Even as the “big” boss, I try to find time to mentor and grow staff. However, it always is a delicate balance. You can’t mentor […]
What the duck moments in the workplace: Losing and regaining my zen I am a fairly calm person in the workplace. meaning, i do not get rattled too easily. I am a fierce advocate and take firm stances, but i am easy-going and approachable. It is part of […]
The Varied Pictures of me in the eyes across the city streets and trains The Cure noted long ago in their angst-riddled voice “I’ve been looking so long at these pictures of you, that I almost believe that they’re real.” It is a haunting song that has reverberated […]
I traveled to a mystical timezone There very well could be too much caffeine in my bloodstream these days. When I lived in New York, I would start ingesting coffee and soda (simultaneously) at around 5:30am and end by 10:30am. Nowadays, I drink coffee at 6:30am, 9:00am and […]
Wacky news as far as I am concerned Like the Backstreet Boys, my wacky news column is back. It took a hiatus of sorts as I figured out how to live in San Francisco. Which for a New Yorker, there have been lots of ups and downs. The […]