Brave New World

Brave New World

It’s an interesting work environment these days. It seems that half the U.S is out of work and the other half is working in jobs they hate. It’s not so much the work that people hate, it’s the management and the work environment. It’s a brave new world out...
Tips to Getting Hired

Tips to Getting Hired

The current economic climate says that too many people still don’t have jobs. College graduates complain they are unable to find work in the fields they majored in and older workers state they can’t find work because of their age. I don’t know how to solve the current...
Never Anyone’s Fault

Never Anyone’s Fault

The news is full of the government shutdown now: the consequences of it, the cost of it, who is affected by it, and why it is happening. Congress is also all over the news now, pointing fingers, explaining why they are not to blame, how their party worked to avoid a...
In Search of a Better Life

In Search of a Better Life

I went garage sailing with my daughter this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, and citywide garage sales made it the perfect day! Throughout, I couldn’t help but notice how much “stuff” people had for sale: exercise equipment, clothing, books, candles,...
Small Town USA

Small Town USA

I live in small town USA. Population under one thousand people, dogs, and cats. It is a predominately rural area supported by agriculture and ag-related industries. There once were factories in towns nearby, but those have all left the area and the state. The closest...