If you're headed to an employment interview and want to dress to impress, don't wear a cat suit, a jogging suit or "Star Trek...
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From WiseGeek.com: "For many of us, there is a clear distinction between what actually happened and what we wished would have happened...
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I am a big Disney fan, and love many things that come out of that company: the Parks, the movies, the channel, and other things, too. Recent...
How to answer, "Tell me a little about yourself."
To a painter, an untouched canvas holds unlimited possibility for a bold new creation. But for each artist, the potential for something grea...
Envivo De Michoacan III: Before The Next Teardrop Falls
I have wanted to learn Spanish ever since 1975 -- the first time I heard the late great Baldemar Garza Huerta (stage name: Freddy Fender) on...
The wine was my downfall
After three days of being really good, eating on plan, feeling a few hunger pains during the day (a good thing),and having a late night heal...
Your nonverbal communication can wreck your interview
Giving a limp handshake, letting your eyes wander and fidgeting are just a few of the subtle blunders that can botch your success in a job i...
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Tonight I watched the new A&E show, Heavy. Most of the reviews I've read by other bloggers weren't very positive, but I liked it...
Secular Humanism Is Impossible: Does The Soul Exist? What's At Stake?
Secular humanism is impossible. Well maybe not. There may be a way to get there that I don’t know. But I say “it is impossible” to draw atte...
Why aren't employers calling me back?
You write a killer cover letter, tailor your résumé to highlight skills described in the job ad and double-check your application before sen...
And Life Goes On..
Courtesy of here Ick. There is nothing worse than failing, and this week I accomplished failure! Last time I checked I didn't see too...
Pink or Blue?
Today has finally arrived! Kyle & I get to find out whether we're going to bring on the pink or have a mini Kyle! ;) We are so exci...
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A few years ago, a layoff might have meant a severance package and a couple of months spent looking for a new gig ... a bummer, but for the ...
Déjà vu...January of last year...
I'm working from home today and just pulled a notebook out of my bookshelf to use for writing down some notes. I flipped it open and the...
Are men smarter than women when it comes to weight loss?
I've noticed men rarely talk about their feelings on their weight loss blogs. Generally, men don't talk about comforting themselves ...
How can I find real work-from-home jobs?
From parents to retirees to employees fed up with daily commutes, there are many people out there who would like the chance to work from hom...
Your job loss FAQs, answered
Questions abound when dealing with a job loss -- or the threat of one. Following are answers to some frequently asked questions about how to...
Why I'm fat - Part One
I've been trying to write this post for over a week. I would write a couple paragraphs on the topic, read it the next day and delete it....
Let there be light
Yesterday's post was pretty depressing. I almost deleted it when I read it this morning. I guess we all have days where we're a litt...
"Who's Crazy Now?" - Noir City 9, Opening Night
Stranger on the Third Floor So…I paid my 10 bucks to park in the lot adjacent to Sullivan’s Funeral Home on Market Street in San Francisco a...