Try It First
A lot of online retailers now are offering for you to try it first before you commit to the purchase. They offer no obligation, free returns, so you don’t feel like you paid more to order it online. If it Read More …
Category: life
All Quiet
Tonight, it is all quiet on the southern front – in our family that is. We are, by far, the southern-most dwellers if you can believe that. Hoping it is the same everywhere else south, east, north and west tonight…but Read More …
The 5 Stages
The kids are in the other room talking about the 5 stages. Where do they learn this stuff? Denial Bargaining Anger Sadness Acceptance These can (apparently) apply to more than just grieving…they can apply to customer service – or at Read More …
Following The Leader
It’s easier to say that you didn’t do anything wrong when you were following the leader. No matter how many One-Way, Do Not Enter, or Detour – Road Closed signs there are, if someone does it in front of you Read More …
New Vision
So much can be accomplished if you just make the time to create, give or ask for new vision. It could be simple, taking time for your future in the company, along with an updated mission statement. It could be Read More …
Freedom of Information
All day there have been celebrations across the country and the same occurred in our home. Before the festivities started, I (haha) had some free time. So, I watched a few TED talks – current development at Google in the Read More …
Free To Think
Long weekends are a good time to be free to think of new ideas…be creative and out of the ordinary. Teach them to ask questions. Question authority. Be inquisitive. Pose questions. Be independent. Think for yourself. Don’t be a lemming. Read More …
Giving Independence
Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …
Planning Ahead
Every year, every major holiday happens on a set schedule. If you are planning ahead, you can take time off without worries. Finish your projects on time, leave early and relax…all weekend long. We are at a point where our Read More …
One Thing
Often, one thing leads to another. One mention of an idea, for example, a new way to serve hot dogs. Boom, gourmet hot dogs are everywhere…Sure it was on the cover of a magazine, right before the summer kicked off Read More …