thoughts from a freckle-faced pisces
I have a very hard time taking a vacation. I know this goes back to my childhood where money was tight and taking six kids anywhere rarely happened. My only memory of going on a trip was when we all piled into the station wagon to drive to LaCrosse, Wisconsin so Dad could see his old … Read more
Since April I have been on nine interviews. Nine times I’ve tried to sell my skill set with a wink and a smile and a toss of big words like accounting software, spreadsheets and aging reports……and yet I have not found the right fit. Last week there was a job for the taking. Good salary … Read more
On our travels last week we went to the New York Public Library. It was quite grand and beautiful and oh so far from the maddening crowd. It was the perfect oasis on a hot afternoon after miles of walking the city to see the sights. On the way up the steps I glanced to … Read more
Maggie was recently talking about when she was in high school and wanted to work at the Rainforest Cafe but I said ‘YOU CANNOT WORK THERE. IT IS AT THE MALL.” I don’t remember this conversation but it sounds like something I would say. I hate most malls. No window to the outside world, the … Read more