I wanted to comment on a thought I hear expressed from time to time, in fact I’m involved in a little debate about it at work right now. Well, not right now exactly…I’m at home right now. But currently. The debate revolves around a poetic idea that concludes “…Wisdom is better than silver and gold”, like you have to choose one over the other. I’m here to tell you that you don’t…
I came across an article quoting finance writer Lita Epstein’s book, “Surviving A Layoff: A Week-By-Week Guide To Getting Your Life Back Together”, that I thought I should pass on. Since more and more people will have to face this challenge before things start rebounding (and they will), it may help some of you out. Here are some of Ms Epstein’s tips…
According to my mother, I was pretty much ambidextrous as a toddler - I’d be lying if I said I could remember that, but she mentioned it at least once. Then I got to kindergarten…
After years of comments/excuses from people saying that the lack of a positive male role model contributed to the problems in their lives, it can now be officially stated that having Dad take an active role in a child’s life can make a huge difference in its quality…
Okay, so you’ve decided to look into the options your kids can choose from in pursuing extra-curricular activities. But, where do you look? Well, here’s a partial list of information sources that can at least get you started…
Extra-curricular activities for children and teens are a huge industry, for lack of a better word, with over $500M invested every year in America alone. We all understand the value of teaching our children new skills, and how to use existing skills in new environments…
If you’re anything like me, your biggest job-related resolution is that THIS will be the year you’ll stop needing one. If you’re a normal person, you might want to simply focus on ways to make your current job more rewarding, or just more enjoyable. Here are a few ideas you might consider…
Okay, so that’s pretty much a cheap attempt to generate some extra hits by referencing Britney Spears. But really, she does deserve a good year after the last couple.
So do the rest of us! Get out there and make things happen, don’t let the economy get you down and for everybody’s sake, don’t wait for the government to make things better for you – do it yourself! In case you weren’t sure, that whole ‘change’ thing is YOUR job, not Obama’s.
Happy new year – make it a good one!
