I went to a wedding over the weekend.  Nice little event, had a decent time.  At some point during the reception, I noticed something about the staff.  They all had beer bellies, even the girls!  Thinking that I had lost my mind, I took a second look.  It didn't get much… Read full post »

Initiative:  The act of taking it upon one's self to do a task without being asked by a superior.

 Where did initiative go?  I have seen 7 people go through my place of business in less than a year.  Why?  Inability to show up on time, lack of professionalism, lack of… Read full post »

Very slooooow day at work today.  No clients and it's not possible to get this place any cleaner.  Since my work responsibilities are covered, I am about to kill some time.   Excuse me if I get off point a bit here and there.

 I was born in the late… Read full post »

I absolutely HATE cleaning my microwave!  Anything that splatters becomes instant super glue.  Cleaning it takes much longer than it should and it's not like you can soak it in the sink.   If it wasn't for the convenience of it I would have thrown mine out a long time ago, that… Read full post »

I was watching t.v. the other night and saw a commercial for a lotion.  It claims to penetrate 5 layers deep into the skin...  Immediately, my b.s. alarm started wailing loudly.  Ladies and gentlemen, if you aren't familiar with the integumentary system, there are only 3 layers of skin… Read full post »

A few years ago, I was stationed in Iraq.  My daughter was staying with my mother while I was gone.  During that time, my daughter developed what looked like a horrible, itchy rash all over her body.  My mother took her to the doctor, who treated her with antibiotics and antivirals.&nb… Read full post »

I apologize for these posts being so short.  I don't have a home computer at the moment.  I'm borrowing someone's computer and don't want to overstay my welcome when I do use it.  With that said, please have some patience with me. 

I'm already thinking of what I can plant… Read full post »

I can't recall the current price of a can of Febreeze,  but I do know a gallon of white vinegar is A LOT cheaper and does the same thing!  Whether you are a smoker or an avid fish aficianado, vinegar will neutralize the smell.  Put a few small bowls of white… Read full post »

How many of you know the usefulness of a pincurl, the various uses of vinegar, etc.?  Believe it or not, our forbearers knew this information.  However, it wasn't necessarily passed on to the rest of us (at least those of us born from the 70's until now).  Much of this "old… Read full post »