Being in school year round, it's easy to lose track of time off. I missed the last one in the fall and submitted work one week ahead before realizing it. I just checked my school email and classes resume on May 6th. I am so excited to have a week off of studying. Yes, I could use the week to get ahead in macroeconomics, but ugh. I'm going to head ( Read more... )

Last summer I was home sick on a weekday afternoon and saw two kids go running through my backyard. I also heard gunshots and decided not to investigate. I didn't think much of it because neighborhood gossip hadn't brought forth any additional information. Later that year while working in the yard, I noticed a hole in the siding outside of the ( Read more... )

Been working overtime around here to stay positive, focused, and do what needs to be done. Dad will be moving home 2/26. Main priority is to get his room ready and slowly move lesser items to the house, so the day of is just him, his bed and tv. Needless to say my outlook ( Read more... )

What a crazy few weeks! I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Dad is actually moved into his new home. There were a few hiccups regarding whirlpool vs. sponge baths, late night smoking outings, overdoing physical therapy, and too soft mattresses, but one week has passed and all seems to be on an even keel. Whew! I am really ( Read more... )

Examples of things you should never say to an employee if you want them to stay in your employ:

Maybe you should get a dictionary and look up confidentiality, respect, trust and loyalty, because you obviously don't know what they mean.

It's so fundamental that I can't believe that I have to explain it to you. I feel like I'm talking to a child.

Even ( Read more... )