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Ghost Story
Do you believe in Ghosts? I didn’t think I did, but things change… I bought the building where Community Care College is located from Tulsa-based QuikTrip Corporation. However, the building was originally part of the Telex Corp. The publically traded Telex Corporation is no longer in business but was—at one point—one of Tulsa’s pride and…
Read MoreRitalin Not
I heard by more than one person last week that I’m “a little mean.” Therefore, I thought I’d soften my approach with an exciting new topic: Adult ADD/ADHD. 🙂 I was diagnosed with this many years ago (shock)…. I can explain it all; however. Personally, I think the label is over-used. Let’s check out the so-called symptoms: Short…
Read MoreAcid Trip
So….I took time off this week to get caught up on stuff that I’ve been putting off…dental appointment, blood work, homework, household chores, TJ Maxx shopping, personal paperwork, end of summer yard clean up, etc. To maximize this time, I decided to partake in a few personal “beauty” tasks as well! Got a pedicure, purchased…
Read MoreSomeday Syndrome
Life is short. How many times have we heard this? Or the story of the guy on his deathbed. What does he say? “I wish I could have spent one more day at the office?” Of course not! He thinks about the family he could have taken better care of or spent more quality time…
Read MoreIncoherent Meltdown Blog
I wrote a nasty blog today about how I think bumper stickers are stupid. It was angry. I tore down the family stick figure stickers that the soccer moms love to the Calvin peeing on something stickers that garnish the Ford F-150’s, to ignorant political stickers. It was mean and written with a lot of…
Read MoreSoccer Moms…Oh Precious Ones
Back to school, back to chaos. What can be worse than having no time to do anything except survive? Oh yeah…I know what is worse! Getting a visual of an over-enthusiastic soccer mom! A soccer mom is a middle-classed woman that drives an SUV or minivan. Her kids are perfect because she doesn’t have a…
Read MoreWhat About Bob?
I often get asked about what it’s like to be a CEO. I have to admit that I am not very good at responding….for I have a lot of mixed feelings as it pertains to the actual title and understood expectations. Technically; I didn’t really apply for this job nor did I even qualify. I…
Read MoreExpansion Blues
Why is it that after every commercial closing I have I get a case of buyer’s remorse? I experience the same symptoms each time….cold sweats, shaky hands, blotchy neck. I hate it! The banker looks amazing in his suit…big smiles. Do they work on some twisted commission schedule??
Read MoreA Word From The CEO
By LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer Published: 9/19/2008 2:08 AM Last Modified: 9/19/2008 2:45 AM 5 questions with Teresa Knox 1. Please give a brief synopsis on each of the colleges you have helped found. Community Care College is a licensed and accredited career college with recognitions that include the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education…
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