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In the Chaos of Moving, Finding Goodbye Aug. 31, 2024
I am moving to a new house a few miles away. Apologies to my neighbors who are finding out by readin... Read More
Move Over, Sam Spade. The HR Supersleuth is Here. Aug. 29, 2024
"2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Workplace Investigations: How to Conduct Your Investigation like a Pro." ... Read More
It's Jonathan Franzen's Fault That I Don't Like Him Aug. 24, 2024
I hate Jonathan Franzen. I know, I know, he's a Great Author(TM). Super talented, apparently. But I ... Read More
Rules for Inviting Me to Game Night Aug. 24, 2024
We recently received an invitation to a friend's house for game night. "Great," I told my husband. "... Read More
Managing To Be a Manager Aug. 22, 2024
Let's face it: It's taken a lot of time and effort for you to become the perfect employee. And it h... Read More
She Was a Good Dog Aug. 18, 2024
My dog, who emitted her typical deep sigh seconds before the medicine stopped her heart, just didn't... Read More
A Prayer for a New School Year Aug. 17, 2024
New school year, work your magic. Bring on the perfectly plaited braids and buns topped with bows, t... Read More
Reference This Aug. 15, 2024
When are they going to pop the question? I'm not talking trivialities, like when your sweetie asks,... Read More
Why Tim Walz Is a Florida Man Aug. 10, 2024
As a mere regular person, I don't know how political vetting works. I picture an episode of "Veep." ... Read More
When Your PIP Becomes a RIP Aug. 08, 2024
You didn't do anything wrong. Not much, anyway. And what you did screw up really wasn't your fault.... Read More
Asking Too Much From Our Imperfect Systems Aug. 04, 2024
I've been breaking my noggin over some proposed ordinances the last few weeks, asking nearly everyon... Read More
How To Lose Weight With No Effort (You Can't) Aug. 03, 2024
I've lost a little bit of weight lately, and when people ask how, I tell them it's easy. You just cu... Read More
Why the Olympics Are the Perfect Distraction Aug. 03, 2024
The word "dissociation" gets bandied about in these chaotic times, usually in context of watching fo... Read More
Is Your Boss a Lunchable? Aug. 01, 2024
What could be more risky than having lunch with your boss? It could certainly go well, giving you t... Read More
I Saw 'Twisters' in 4DX and I'm Still Shook Jul. 27, 2024
After hours battling Disney passholder traffic on a Florida highway, I hustled into the theater mome... Read More
Rebrand Yourself. It's Later Than You Think. Jul. 25, 2024
It's not enough! These days, you need more than a great resume, awesome reccos, a winning personalit... Read More
Catching a Critter in the House or Interpretive Dance? Jul. 20, 2024
A-five-six-seven-eight. A homeowner cracks the front door to retrieve a package. The sodden summer a... Read More
Are You Young Enough To Retire? Jul. 18, 2024
You've been waiting forever. Is today the day you finally do it? Let's check the calendar. Do you h... Read More
Blocked but Not Beaten Jul. 14, 2024
Ah, writer's block — the invisible brick wall that every writer inevitably faceplants into. As... Read More
Celebrities Who Could Convince Me To Suspend My Campaign Jul. 13, 2024
Imagine being George Clooney. No, really. Do this with me real quick. It will be more fun than whate... Read More
