In the clash between emotion and logic, emotion usually triumphs. You know that struggle that you feel when you’re on a diet, that part of you wants to lose that last 10 pounds but then part of you wants to feast on Blue Bell Cookies and Cream  while in your PJ’s watching American Idol?  That…

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Has an unplanned moment ever hit you so intensely that you, in reactionary response, mixed-up all of the rules of rational behavior and decision making?  When life gives you a sour lime, darn it…you better have the knowhow to make a Cherry Limeade.  Even with my three years of intense limeade training at Sonic Drive…

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Incredible work ethic, a real company man Committed Devoted A Facebook fan I’m closing my eyes,  I see the dazzling light I hear that velvety laugh and see those pearly whites Love the moment, grasp the second, live the instant You continue to give Extraordinary father, husband, employee and friend

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My Darling Blog, It is with great sadness that I let you know that I must end our relationship.  The thrill and the excitement that I once had for you has continued to fade… You are and always will be very special to me. You have been faithful with your time…24 hours per day, 7…

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I will be on a flight to Las Vegas tomorrow attending a very special event for a very special person.  Go online and you’ll find many lists of where to go, what to see, what you must not miss and how to travel in style to America’s Sin City.   It’s true.  Las Vegas is the…

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Let’s work on taking your career to an improved destination…someplace tropical so you can sip a fresh Pina Colada perhaps?  Or, maybe just a promotion and pay increase?  Yep!  That’s better.  If these simple little gestures helped me, I guarantee they can work for you.  No more sucking up to the boss with yummy doughnuts…

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Any gift ideas for my “hard to buy for” husband?  Saturday is his birthday and I am clueless on what to get.  In my opinion, he has everything he needs plus extra.  Last year I shopped at my fave, TJ Maxx, and picked up a pair of very nice Perry Ellis dress socks (although we…

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I think about the decisions and choices that I have made over the years.  Would I go back in time and change things if I had the opportunity? Well, I wish I hadn’t gotten married the first time around so that I would have never gotten divorced, but then I wouldn’t have my beautiful baby…

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From atheist, to agnostic to newbie Christian, I am very interested in the “Happy Holidays” versus “Merry Christmas” hullabaloo.  I don’t think that there is anything more boring, vague and generic than the phrase “Happy Holidays.”  Is there this great fear of offending someone who does not celebrate Christmas?  As a diverse culture, we embrace…

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In preparation for my company’s annual Christmas Party this Saturday night, I decided to Google proper office party etiquette. You see, I always get the “morning after” weird feeling so my thought was that this year; I’d be more prepared and perhaps implement a few preventative measures to avoid the Sunday self torture. With my…

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