A friend of mine in corporate America told me that her company is scaling back in this recessionary time by eliminating flavored creamers for the coffee in the break room. I didn’t realize that the fiscal well being of a company could be ruined by the reckless purchase of liquid … [Read more...]

In a confined place such as a subway car, the conglomerate of individuals standing, sitting and pressed against one another seem to form a unique grassroots governing body that operates independently of the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s prominently posted Rules of Conduct. … [Read more...]

Dear Mom, It pains me to say this, but I felt something had to be done. I have to get this off my chest. I just can’t go on anymore holding this inside — bottling it up and trying to keep the cork from bursting out. Remember, I think you’ve been an amazing parent and never did … [Read more...]

Unemployed? Tired of writing the same old thing: “You will see by my attached resume that I’m well-suited for yada, yada, yada”? Ever wonder if anyone is really on the other end of those torturous applications? It’s time to shake things up. Make people notice you. 11 ways to … [Read more...]