Does anyone else out there talk to their dog? I’m not referring to just the nonsense talk—“who’s a good boy?” “who wants a treat?”, etc. I mean—questions. Like expect-an-answer kind of questions. This morning our Chihuahua, Jack, came out from under the covers and sat on my pillow, right next to my face. This isn’t… Read More Help! Does Anyone Speak “Dog”?
It’s that time of year again—the obligatory holiday gift exchange. When we must—Must!—find the perfect present for relatives we only see one day a year. “But it’s Christmas!” you exclaim. “It’s the season of giving!” I can practically see your horrified expression. In fact, I can see it. All I have to do is recall… Read More The Year We Cancelled Christmas
Is it just me? Or have we been going Backwards in food quality and safety? Seems like every other week, there are stories about some recall or other. The beef recall didn’t scare me—I haven’t eaten beef in over 30 years. It bothered my stomach back then—eventually I gave up trying to figure out why… Read More You Gonna Eat That?
What is it about this time of year? Grownups are extra grouchy. Forget ‘peace on earth’ – I’d settle for ‘civility at k-mart’! And Black Friday? Should be called Black and Blue Friday. It’s like a bad zombie movie. These are the same people who were eating turkey and counting their blessings just yesterday. Or… Read More ‘Tis The Season
I am great with people. Of that I am certain. I love talking with them, making them laugh, helping them out. I’ve been told I have a ‘gift for gab’ and can build rapport instantly, whether it is in person or over the phone. I care more about people than procedure, policy, scripts or scoring.… Read More Rule-breakers, Sales-Makers, Risk-Takers
The Search for Intelligent Life! 