…. and believe it or not I am not talking NCAA basketball either. The start of another Region 1 soccer season is about to begin. Let’s recap the madness last year – the team’s one year in the Director’s league. Granted, it was a prestigious move but it was a costly one on the gas… Continue reading And the annual “madness” begins…
I know we have all heard it before – there is no “I” in team. Unfortunately, in this time of teams for everything and the more teams you are on the “cooler” as a teen you seem, there is definitely a “me” in team. Let’s look at two different teen-age girls. Both are headed to… Continue reading What does “team” mean?
When you live where the personal computer sort of started (IBM use to employ almost 20,000 people in this area), you would think that purchasing new technology would be easy. It seems the big chain stores have managed to either take out all the local vendors or have required that the local vendor raise his/her… Continue reading Technology on the Rise
I always knew that at least one of my six children would finally hit that stage where they were immortal and I knew nothing. Well, it has taken a long time as most of my kids still believe I know everything – a hard job and a well-placed network of “spies” will accomplish that. We… Continue reading Immortality and the Always Wrong Parent
I know. This has been in every major media outlet. Everyone you know has written about the demise of the customer service industry. Well, I have had it. I work in the customer service industry. I return my customers call promptly. I find the answers to their questions if I do not know them. I… Continue reading Where has the service in “customer service” gone?
I admit it. I am on an Olympics kick. Let’s talk about the “controversy” in speedskating. It doesn’t matter that there is a new event in the Olympics – where, by the way, are people coming up with these new events like team pursuit? Speedskating is an individual sport. Get over trying to make it… Continue reading Olympics and the Media
TuI was all set to look for a jpeg to put up here. You notice it is lacking. Maybe I will find one. Ever since the Winter Olympics of 1980, I have been hooked. I dream, and some day will make this dream come true, of going to another Winter Olympics. You see, I was… Continue reading Winter Olympics
Well, as I said previously, the best laid plans …. Revised Menu Plan Feb 2 – Five Spice Burgers Feb 3 – Walnut-Parsley-Rosemary Pesto and Linguine Feb 4 – Shredded Beef with Onions and Peppers Feb 5 – Super Bowl – Bread Bowl with dip, Sweet and Sour Cocktail Weinies, chips, etc. Feb 6 –… Continue reading Meal Planning Feb 2 – Feb 19
Well, since January was a bust for goals, I am about to post February’s. Walk 20 miles this month. Do Pilates 4 times a week. Read 2 books. Read Simple Abundance daily. Set up menu plans for the month, taking into consideration when the college kids are home, sporting events and practices, Odyssey of the… Continue reading February Goals
Well, my January goals were hefty. I set my sights high usually. Walk 20 miles this month. Do Pilates 4 times a week starting week of 16 Jan. Read 2 books. Read Simple Abundance daily. Pay NYSEG bill by 1/19. Set up menu plans for the month, taking into consideration when the college kids are… Continue reading Review of January Goals
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