There are many historic properties in my home town – which is rich in history. I had the privilege of working in several of these historic properties prior to my retirement. This home, built from 1916-1918 by famous doctor and his wife was one of the homes I worked in. This doctor was very involved … Read More
50 Tables
This afternoon I gathered with MANY other volunteers to set up for the Camp Victory Fall Celebration Fundraiser. My role was to decorate 50 tables … in a Safari theme with a VERY limited budget Grass centerpieces were donated. “Tent” table numbers were with canvas fabric that was soaked in liquid starch and ironed into … Read More
Moonlighting
Number One Son is a teacher by day and a suave and debonnaire limo driver by night (and weekend). Mr. D and I have never rode in a limo. In fact, until last month, we’d never even sat in one of these luxury liners. So … Mr. D and I enjoyed a 5 minute “staytrip” … Read More
The office
I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now. Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey. A journey to find a job I love. When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More
Here I go again…
Those of you who have been following this blog for any length of time have watched (and read) as I changed jobs a couple, a few, ok – several times over the past few years. Those of you who know me have heard all the reasons for the job changes. I’m not going to go into the … Read More
When was the last time…..
When was the last time your EMPLOYER made dinner for you? When I showed up for “work” this morning my employer (Mrs. B) had a prepared pasta dish for me in her fridge — all ready to take home and heat up. My employer fixed our dinner. Incredible. I love my job. Wishing you all … Read More
A Quiz
Because school has started and because all over the country parents are helping kids with homework, and students are doing homework, and college students are procrastinating doing school work, I thought it might be fun to have a little quiz here. Get us all in the spirit of school — which I’ll be needin’ soon … Read More
Absent
Wait. What? It’s Sunday? I haven’t written since when? Tuesday? Whoa. It’s been a week…a very crazy, unsettling, busy, exhausting week. So much has happened — and changed — I’ll tell you all about it later – But now I must go collect eggs — and ponder the existence of good companies to work for … Read More
I mentioned him the other day
Colin A college student I know – and love did this Venice: “A Carnival without the Rides” from Colin Cabalka on Vimeo. Shot in one day, all handheld. Love the people, love the place. Panavision Lenses and Custom built Rig. Music By Thievery Corporation Colin – –he hangs out at our house now and then–when … Read More
Job report
Today is my “virtual Friday”. One of the benefits I negotiated with my new employer was a four day work week….and today was day four. Yesterday was by far the most difficult of all the days. Because I want to keep it real, here on my blog, I’m admitting that it was a very difficult … Read More
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