I came to work one day and there was a little bag of gummy bears on my desk ( Read more... )

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Whenever my mom travels out of the country - and now that she's been retired, she's off having adventures three or four times a year - she brings back local snacks for my husband and I to try.  On a recent trip to Germany, she brought back some Bears & Friends gummy candies.


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Earlier this year, the CEO decided that we should keep a bowl of candy on the front desk.  Since they're inexpensive, we've been keeping the bowl filled with Jolly Ranchers.  Personally, I think that these candies are gross, but they've prove quite popular with the very young and the very old.

Today, one of those very old residents came in... ( Read more... )

I'm not sure whether it's a good thing or a bad thing to work in the office during the holidays ( Read more... )

Winter 2013 Yuzen Box

Wood fire -
Oh happy age
On every face
-- IssaYesterday the winter/holiday box from Yuzen Box arrived, promising soothing aromatherapy, nourishing products to replenish stressed skin, and a little sparkle for the holidays.  It all sounds delightful, although I hope that there's nothing pine-scented in here because thanks to ( Read more... )

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