Is My Survival Happy Enough?

Is My Survival Happy Enough?

Receiving alarming health news stirs up myriad emotions. I think we all start at shock. Fear likely creeps in next, followed immediately by panic. Some then move to the “Why me?” phase, and others jump straight into action mode. To me, more intriguing than...
Why Girlfriend Getaways After 40 are Better!

Why Girlfriend Getaways After 40 are Better!

Last November, I took my first “real” girls’ trip since having kids. Sure I’d gone on a few weekend getaways, but the destinations were always within a two to three-hour drive. This time, my friend announced that for her 40th birthday,...
Pups Affect Office Productivity

Pups Affect Office Productivity

Managers who are having trouble with employee productivity and morale might benefit from an “office animal.” A 2012 study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University analyzed how pets in the workplace affect employees physiologically and psychologically,...
Excel! (Or, What Word Guides Your Business?)

Excel! (Or, What Word Guides Your Business?)

Excel! ‘Tis the season to be working on New Year’s resolutions, right? Most people find it easy to set a New Year’s resolution—yet the tough part is following through with what you pick. It’s easy to set the bar high, but what if you only had...
All You Need for Christmas is a Dollar Store

All You Need for Christmas is a Dollar Store

Any day now, you will find all 11 of us at our local dollar store for the evening. Everyone will have their own baskets and will probably be using their coats to keep their precious purchases secret. There will be covert maneuvers and whispered plans between siblings....