Feb 15 2013
Chubby is better! I came back from a great holiday visit with my grandchildren to a pile of depressing newspapers. A “deal” was reached only temporarily avoiding the fiscal cliff. Legislation providing aid to the many victims of Sandy in our region was postponed. However, there was also an article claiming that mortality rates actually [...]
Oct 8 2012
Moving out of the safety of your parent’s house is both exciting and a little scary. I was the first of my friends to leave the nest and get a place of my own. Since then, I have spent 10 years renting six apartments in three different states. My hope is that the following tips [...]
Jul 11 2012
Everyone writes for business, but not everyone writes effectively, especially when they email a message. In the age of technology, we’ve become lazy about grammar, but sounding professional will never go out of style. Here are five business writing tips for writing more effective emails on the job. 1. Eliminate Useless Words Less is [...]
Feb 10 2012
Once you turn 16, you’re generally able to start working in the United States. On my 16th birthday, I went down to a local restaurant and applied to be a waitress, which turned into my first job. I learned a lot and wanted to pass along some of my wisdom, and ideas on how to [...]