Twenty-four years ago when I started my corporate career the world was a different place. In the department I worked in–Information Technology, or Business Systems as it was called then–we didn’t even have personal computers on our desks. We had dumb terminals connected to a big mainframe in the back room and a centralized smart…
Month: June 2013
Worst Case Scenario
A number of weeks ago something occurred that caused me deep distress and I began to worry and fret over how it all might turn out in the end. In some ways I was on the sideline of this situation but the fact is, what affects people you love affects you as well, and the outcome…
Miss Manners
When I was a little girl my parents and teachers drilled the importance of good manners into me, as did the parents and teachers of many, if not most, children in those days. It was a given that I would say “please”, “thank you”, and “you’re welcome”; I was expected to be respectful to my elders and…
Eight Months Left On The Retirement Countdown Chain
I have a rock paperweight in my office with the words “Success is a journey not a destination” printed on it. It’s a good reminder for someone who has always been a “keep your eye on the prize” kind of girl. That characteristic served me well at various times of change throughout my life, but…
Kale. It’s What’s For Dinner
Have you discovered kale yet? Gerry and I were introduced to it earlier this year when my daughter-in-love used it in a tasty salad when we were visiting. We enjoyed it so much that it’s become a regular feature at our house. In addition to the recipe from my DIL I’ve also adapted a Weight Watcher’s…