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November 13th, 2006

Small Business Pitfalls.

Whenever I tell someone that I have my own business, (and no, it’s not a pawn shop) often the responses are amazingly similar:
Wow you are so lucky! or I’d do anything to be able to work from home so I wouldn’t have to deal with morons every day…and my personal favorite, do you think solar-operated […]

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November 12th, 2006

Under The Weather.

I know I’ve whined about this before…but when you are sick, do NOT go to work. I have been miserably sick with some kind of head flu all weekend and let me tell you, I haven’t gotten a thing done.
It took me a ridiculous amount of time to compose an e-mail and send it…only to […]

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November 10th, 2006

Canine Stress Relief.

Just look at that face. That is Trotter, my beloved Chocolate Labrador. Doesn’t he look calm and relaxed? Actually he’s waiting for me to feed him.
I am always so amazed at how dogs seem to be able to provide us with a sense of peace.
Yesterday, I completely freaked myself out about something a client had […]

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November 9th, 2006

Democrats Back In Power.

Ok you guys, all we’ve heard for 6 years from you is moaning, groaning, criticizing and the promise of a “better plan”. So, time to shut up and do some governing. It’s time to stop trying to win elections and start to run the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
What’s the […]

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November 8th, 2006

What Happens When You Hire A Friend?

It can sometimes be unhealthy…that’s what.
This comes under the heading of, “It seemed like a good idea at the time”.
There are times when, in my new role of small business owner, “dog mom”, and house-wifey — I need a little help with some of the chores around here.
So, when my “danny”, (dog-walker-dog-nanny) asked if […]

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November 7th, 2006

Cheers To A Former Boss.

I came across the e-mail of a former employer yesterday and decided to send her a brief “shout out” (I hate that phrase). I never expected her to write back, but she did…and I’m so glad.
I miss her terribly…isn’t that an odd thing to say about a boss?
Several years ago, this woman hired me to […]

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November 6th, 2006

The Home Office.

It’s funny, when I had an office back in corporate land…I brought things from home to warm up my surroundings. Nothing sickeningly sentimental…photos of my puppy, fresh-cut flowers, the requisite Ziggy cartoons and some candy.
But now that I AM home, my office is very official looking, almost stark in its decor. I wonder what that […]

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November 5th, 2006

Life’s Destinations

Several years ago, my husband and I were living in England — as a result of a career decision on his part. As the spouse of the person who gets up and goes to work everyday, one must quickly learn how to occupy her time or else simply, go insane.
In my own case that meant […]

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November 4th, 2006

List of Great Little Surprises.

Recently I came across a little list of “fun surprises” in one of the women’s magazines, I can’t remember which. On top of the fact that it was certainly a fun surprise to come across this list while getting a pedicure, the items on the list — which included a spotless oven — got me […]

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November 2nd, 2006

Lessons In Commitment.

I learn a lot from my friends who are parents. One friend in particular has 2 children — a lovely little girl and a beautiful boy. The son is about 5 or 6 and loves to attend professional sports events — the NY Yankees seem to be his favorite. (Here in the U.S., that would […]

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November 1st, 2006

U.S. Troops

I’m sorry, I don’t usually focus on such things, but this cracked me up:

’nuff said. I do have to mention, that there are several Ph.d.’s in the U.S. armed forces, not to mention a couple of Rhodes scholars, Mr. Kerry — and doesn’t our Armed Forces offer educational direction as one of the benefits?
Tags: education, […]

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