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I have a serious sweet tooth. I find apple pie, caramel candy and Sour Patch Kids hard to resist. As you know by now, cupcakes are my favorite dessert. There was a time when I would only have a cupcake every other month so that I would not over indulge. That soon began to […]
If you are a regular reader of my blog or you follow me on social media, then you know that I love cupcakes. I have a serious sweet tooth and although I am grateful for the cupcake trend that allows me to purchase cupcakes every place I visit, I loved cupcakes before they were trendy. […]
Fred Rogers and the Loveliness of the Little Good By David Brooks, Opinion Columnist, New York Times Often people are moved to tears by sadness, but occasionally people are moved to tears by goodness. That’s what happens to the audiences of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” the new documentary about Fred Rogers. The […]
How Stockholm became the city of work-life balance Richard Orange in Stockholm, The Guardian With flexible hours the norm, and almost two years’ parental leave for every child, Sweden’s capital boasts a happy and efficient workforce. What can other cities learn? More family time: the city is actively promoting itself as a destination for starting […]
I am a PBS Kid. I grew up loving (not just watching) Sesame Street, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. I was filled with joy and nostalgia when I learned that the documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” was airing in my local theater. The film did not disappoint. As a child I […]
9 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns Startups Need to Know By Andrew Cohen Ah, cheap labor. The idea of hiring low-paid or unpaid interns is quite a compelling prospect for cash-strapped startup founders. Indeed, a team of talented, productive interns can allow startups to remain focused on high-level strategy while others do the busywork. […]
Today is July 4, 2018. America’s Birthday. Independence Day. Signed on July 4, 1776, The Declaration of Independence contained these words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit […]
Boss – (n) a person who employs or superintends workers; manager. a politician who controls the party organization, as in a particular district. a person who makes decisions, exercises authority, dominates, etc. Do you use the word boss? I don’t. I use the words supervisor or manager interchangeably but never identify myself as […]
7 Career Skills You Will Improve When Travelling By Will Norquay If you’ve ever considered taking time out from your busy career to travel, whether for a week or a year, you probably assumed that you would have to sacrifice your chances of improving those all important work skills that employers value. You’ll be […]