Monthly Archives: December 2012
“Hello, my name is”
“I survived Hurricane Sandy”, “I’m with stupid”, “I’m Team Edward”. We are a country of proclamations. We are what we live through, what we love, what we hate, what we believe. These proclamations help us distinguish ourselves from the billions … Continue reading
Have yourselves a merry little holiday…
Tis the season. The season we tell the people in our lives that we’re grateful they are in it, and try to return the favor with gifts and well wishes. And while we’re not family persay, with everyone who visits … Continue reading
It’s the little things…
This last Friday our country was faced with another unimaginable tragedy out in Connecticut. A grade school in the small town of Newtown was attacked by an angry young man, and it resulted in a heartbreaking 26 fatalities, mostly children … Continue reading
“Back in my day…”
Boy time flies. I still honestly don’t feel that far away from the day I graduated college, or even high school. Mind you, it has been (mumble, mumble) years, but somehow it still feels like last week most of the … Continue reading
Calorie-Free Holiday Recognition
Ah, tis the season. Here at the office, the kitchen, and even the main office, is becoming dangerous. Landmines are everywhere, disguised as holiday gifts. I’m talking about holiday sweet (and salty) treats. In an office like ours we’re thankful … Continue reading
Stockings stuffed with care
You know, with holiday shopping at the forefront of everybody’s minds this time of year, it becomes increasingly obvious as to who is hardest to shop for. And in my case, it’s not so much a who, but a what, … Continue reading
11 million people can’t be wrong!
I mentioned volunteering to a friend the other day, how rewarding it was, and she responded by giving me a look akin to that internet sensation ‘Grumpy Cat’ – “I volunteered once: it was awful.” I assured her that if … Continue reading