“Double Down” used to mean a calculated gamble – and maybe it still does. The technique certainly can increase the odds of winning. These days the term can mean anything from a bold decision to an increased resolve to stick … Continue reading
When I was young, if you’d asked me for the last place I’d expect—or want—to live, my answer would’ve been, “In a small town.” Small towns seemed to be cultural wastelands, populated by gossiping neighbors who were all related to … Continue reading
The term “mentor “ gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? I’ve spent a huge chunk of my adult life as a manager, then senior manager and director for one of the big four international accounting … Continue reading
LAZY DAYS OF AUGUST 99 CENT BOOK FAIR NEW GIVEAWAYS DAILY August 8-14, 2018 It’s the dog days of summer, those last few weeks before sweater weather returns when dragonflies flit over ponds, fireflies light up the nights, and you’ve got … Continue reading
Are you a planner? Or do you go with the flow, making decisions on a whim or the spur of the moment? I always thought I was a planner. (Why is this song line running through my head? If you … Continue reading
When I was young, if you’d asked me for the last place I’d expect—or want—to live, my answer would’ve been, “In a small town.” Small towns seemed to be cultural wastelands, populated by gossiping neighbors who were all related to … Continue reading
We’ve been talking (off and on) about gratitude this month. I poked around to some of the sites I routinely follow and have loved all the recognition this month that as individuals, as a community, (totally prefer to avoid politics … Continue reading
Have you listened to the lyrics of “Redneck Crazy” by Tyler Farr? It details the horrid stalking behavior the singer plans—and of course, he blames the woman for his behavior, because she broke up with him. I hate that song. … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered where all the mid-life crises come from? I figure it has to be a recent phenomena. I mean, how often did you hear about a turn-of-the-century farmer shaving the family mule into something rakish and ambling … Continue reading