Month: April 2011
Whatever Happened to Bob and Jim?
I cannot be the only one who’s noticed Oprah’s new hair cut looks remarkably like Michelle Obama’s style. For a woman who seems to talk to us about everything, her new look went unmentioned in shows this week where she premiered the new do. In a world where a lot…
It’s Called LUG-gage For A Reason
Today I was working on some finance reports at work and going through a large spreadsheet showing all our charges on our shared corporate credit card for our biggest client. It’s a mixture of every type of expense you can think of – ground transportation, airfare, meals. There are quite…
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N
I am at the New Jersey Shore with my Mom for Easter weekend. We come every year and it’s our way of saying goodbye to Winter (don’t let the door hit you on the way out) and hello to Spring. Being here is the first time in over 3 years…
The Home Of The Brave
Whenever I see a military person, I go up to them and thank them for their service and sacrifice. As you know, an airport is an opportunity to see many of our brave heroes. I always wonder if they’re headed home or in the other direction and I always hope…
The RAV4 Triangle
I am a very organized person. My house is organized, my office at work is organized. I don’t have a lot of stuff in my purse and I am extremely picky about my car and keeping it clean and clutter-free. Sometimes, I will admit, I lose things though and I…
Didn’t I Used To Type Up Your Marketing Plans 20 Years Ago?
On my flight home the other day from another business trip, I saw a manager of mine from 20+ years ago. I saw him as I was boarding — he was already in his seat — and we caught up once we landed as we walked to our cars. We…
Up Your Nose With A Rubber Hose
I am watching the TV Land Awards and feeling so very old. The Cosby Show, The Facts of Life, Family Ties and Welcome Back Kotter. My elementary and junior and senior high school years. The Huxtables, the Keatons, Vinnie and Boom Boom and Horshack. Blair and Jo and Tootsie and…
I Apologize and Now I Don’t
In the ongoing war with USAir, a war which I am only aware of, they ended up putting 1,000 “Customer Appreciation Bonus” points into my account today even though they said they were going to then they said Oops!, no they weren’t and then today they did. So I apologize….