Ah, May, the time when people around the office and in my social circles casually ask me, “so what are your plans for this summer? Vacation? Adventurous motorcycle ride? Travel?
Yeah, last year was very very special.
This year, now that I have been employed long enough to reach the highest tier of earned leave (six weeks of paid vacation time), my prospects for fun things to do during time off this summer…
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Over the past couple of years, I have observed that many major boot brands have been giving a name to each style of boots they make. Carson, Colby, Elson, Jasper, Keaton, Landon, Shane… you name it, it seems that all boots are named nowaways. Why is that?
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Recently, someone wrote to me to ask,
I am looking for a clarification. You state [that X brand of boots] are moderate value for price paid, however is that at the full retail price?
The writer of this email was looking at my the boot reviews that I have written and posted on my boot wiki on my website.
Good question, and thank you for the opportunity to clarify.
Let’s look at…
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No… not those nooses for the neck, but ties to an organization in which I have been involved for 15 years.
I generally pride myself on being rather resilient. I have faced challenges head-on and found resolution to vexing issues. I have dealt with people who have different mannerisms and approaches to resolving situations than my own and have found amicable compromises.
However, I draw the line at…
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In my last post, I described how my mood affects my Spouse’s mood, and subsequently, affects his overall health.
I have been working hard to maintain a positive attitude, with a broad smile and genuine warmth to go along with it.
Well, it paid off…
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