Tag Archives: work

Who’s the Boss

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a message. “You should write about good bosses,” she said. Flippantly, I responded, “Do you have someone in mind?” Well, she did. Me. I was her boss back in Illinois, … Continue reading →

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Dig … Dig … Dig …

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

A couple of weekends ago, I headed to Maine for some house hunting {and relaxation}. Before I left, my son told me there was a problem with the washing machine. The water was backing up, but while I was gone, … Continue reading →

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Live and Work

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
Vintage DilbertJuly 26, 2010 Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to…

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Passion

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

This is another excerpt from 50 things that really matter. My father wore suits and ties for 30 years. But his hands were, and are, those of an artist. They transform marble into sculpture, coax herbs and vegetables from the … Continue reading →

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