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I recently read where Hallmark has created a line of greeting cards for people who have lost their jobs. For instance, one card might read, “Don’t think of it as losing your job, think of it as a time out between stupid bosses.” While I’m all about making difficult times more fun, I’m wondering how […]
Continue ReadingA study from Michigan State University reported that customer service employees who fake smile throughout the day end up with a worse mood and withdraw from work, which affects productivity. But if the same workers focus on something positive, such as a recent vacation, it genuinely affects their mood and they withdraw less. Read the […]
Continue ReadingApparently, Tamara Ecclestone, the daughter of billionaire Bernie Ecclestone used to have an appreciation for money according to one online article. But today, she is looking for a house in L.A. in a $160 million neighborhood. She also went shopping for a $1 million bathtub for her home in London. So, I’ve done my share […]
Continue ReadingA great article in The Week magazine about how Colin Farrell has turned his life around. From wild party boy to a former smoker and drinker, he realized the wasted energy it took to maintain the party lifestyle. And regarding the paparazzi, he said, “You don’t want to be photographed by the paparazzi? Say no […]
Continue ReadingAn article in The Week magazine reported that a server at San Diego Chargers stadium tripped on the stairs and dropped $1,000 over the railing and on top of fans at the game. One would wonder how many fans would pocket a dollar or two. But apparently, in San Diego, the fans do it well. […]
Continue ReadingFrom the “Think Out of The Box” department comes a report that video gamers have assisted the University of Washington in solving a molecular mystery with the AIDS virus that has stumped researchers for years. Using a game called FoldIt, a competitive puzzle, gamers were able to assist researchers in mapping out the structure of […]
Continue ReadingA recent report on DailyFinance.com indicated that only 44% of US adults have a will. As a former hospice social worker, I can tell you that it makes life much easier on survivors if there is a will. So, do the right thing and get your will, will you?
Continue ReadingFresno County Schools Superintendent Larry Powell reduced his salary from $290,000 to $31,000 recently as a way to handle reduced resources. He said, “If we face mid-year budget cuts, I can have the money ready to go and it doesn’t affect our employees.” What a great role model. What would you do in a similar […]
Continue ReadingThe bucket list was made famous by the movie of the same name. The leading characters played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman created a bucket list to do the things they’d always wanted to do before they died. It’s a great concept but the magnitude of the items may overshadow the purpose. Essentially, a […]
Continue ReadingThere is a Facebook group called, “I Hate Reading.” Here’s the irony. The members keep up with each by reading their posts. Duh. .
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