Nicki's Thoughts, Art & Friends

Well, I should start off by saying that I do believe it is way too early to be talking 2008 presidential primaries. Unfortunately, the reasonings behind today’s announcement by John Edwards all ring true so I will not hold the stretching out of the presidential election process against him.
I am truly psyched! I [...]

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Not that I really need to have someone tell me to blog about holiday traditions.
The Advent calendar is near and dear to my heart.  I still try to send one to each of my college aged students every year.  It really kills two birds with one stone.  It helps them count down the days left [...]

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… and I am in the process of planning one of my favorite store visits of the holidays.  I have start by saying I hate to shop.  It is a necessary evil but not something I enjoy.  The big exception to that is grocery shopping.  I love finding the right ingredients for that special item [...]

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…. quite frankly, full!
I just got off the phone with a business owner that I do contract work for.  He was discussing items that are upcoming – sort of a warning in a good way.
In talking, I walked to my December calendar.  Wow!  I hope not much has to be fit in prior to [...]

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I know that most adults get volunteerism.  We understand that the cost associated with hiring qualified individuals is greater than a lot of non-profit and some for profit organizations can afford.  The bigger question is, does our next generation understand.
Kids are forced to volunteer.  You can’t pass this class without volunteering x number of hours [...]

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