Office politics
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 MoreI'm OK, You're OK
Today, I was visiting with a friend of a friend who is from Boston. Let’s get specific…it’s my good friend (and Director of Career Services) Linda’s friend, Ernie. “Welcome to Oklahoma,” I say…as I always do when I greet a new visitor! “So…have you ever been to our fine state?” Nine times out of ten…
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 MoreIf LOVE is the Answer, Could You Rephrase the Question?
I’ve been in love a lot. It started with my fourth grade teacher, Mr. Jones and pretty much occurred every year thereafter. Later in tenth grade and beyond, I am pretty sure I confused my love with lust most of the time. Most people do! It is difficult to differentiate the two when you feel…
Read MoreA, B, C, and Double D
In 1986, Life was good. Ronnie Reagan was President (Oh how I miss him), Bon Jovi gave Love a Bad Name and the best movie of the year, “Pretty in Pink”, was playing at Admiral Twin. Do you remember the plot?. Andie is an outsider at her high school and lives on the wrong side…
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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