For me, it all began at 16 with selling shoes at the now defunct Kinney Shoes. For a young, quiet girl who studied hard and took life pretty seriously, venturing out into the adult world of employment and customer interaction was a huge step. By day I wore a blue plaid skirt, pressed white shirt... Continue Reading →
Shopping. Spending. Crowds. Packed malls. Wrapping. Packing. Travel. Family. Extended family. Christmas cards. Secret Santas. Cookies. End-of-the-year project deadlines. Holiday parties. Cold weather. Short days. Flu season. More spending. More cookies. Another year passing. Another year looming. For many of us, time evaporates, goodwill flows, activities distract and stress skyrockets during the holiday season, impacting... Continue Reading →
“So how’s work going?” is a common question family, friends and acquaintances pose to one another when socializing during the holidays. Work is relatable and seems like a much safer topic than politics and religion, after all. And typically when people ask it, they’re using it as an amiable conversation starter that's akin to “How’s... Continue Reading →
