Our family has always liked New England style clam chowder. We have used various recipes over time but recently we adapted one that we originally found on Recipezaar, created by Derf, her version, Recipe #14134. We liked this recipe originally because it has lots and lots of clams. In our house, rarely does a recipe…
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Are You Trying to be a One-Man Band?
At one point, I wrote resumes for local television media on-air personalities and reporters in news, sports, and even weather. During time, I learned their jargon and the insider details in the media industry. For instance, I learned how television market rankings are defined. Did you know that each area has its own market ranking….
Giving up control
For as long as we have been in this house (17 years), all holidays have been here. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and a few extras now and then. Both my family and my husband’s family have been invited, occasionally there was an extra person or two that joined us because they were new to the community or just…
Postcards from the Road (a reminder)
Postcards on the road Sometimes we are blessed to have someone come into our lives who changes it and then we can’t find enough ways to say thank you. Today I want to introduce you to one of those people in my life. Note: This post was sent out last year about this time. The…
I can't help helping
Random thoughts today: I had coffee with a friend today and we shared heart concerns. Then I ran up to church and I fixed the direct debit and offered some other gifts if needed. I can feel it in my heart when I am doing something right. I read somewhere that when you get touched…
Competition or Colleagues? And a History Lesson
Competition strikes fear, the word Colleague, implies working together. Can the competition be your colleague? In my experience, yes! I’ve been a career industry professional for over 25 years, writing resumes, cover letters, teaching clients job searching strategies, and listening to job seekers share their stories. The impact of professional organizations I joined the Professional…
Are you on board?
Yesterday, (November 19), I went to my first Wausau Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting in a long time with a new friend and colleague of mine, TJ McManus from IcreaTech.com. The topic enticed me, “Embracing the Digital Marketing Age” It was presented by Gerald Mortensen & Amy Zondlo, Flapjack Creative. The room was packedwith about 60…
Julie's Take on Health Care
As a self-employed business owner, I have watched the health care debate from the sidelines. For over 20 years of my 25+ year self-employment, I paid my own health insurance. In 2005, when premiums reached $500 / month with a $5,000 a year deductible per person for my then family of 4, I stopped. I…
89Q Positive Hits make my day
If you have visited my blog before, you will know that I am a people person. I love helping others, I love positive words, I love making a difference whenever I can. Social media has let me do more of that from the comfort of my home office. Right now it is the Thanksgiving Sharathon…
Did you know about Affordable Outplacement?
In this economic climate where everyone is challenged, not just job seekers but also employers, there is often a disconnect between the outplacement packages offered to high echelon employees and the next tier of sales professionals, middle management, production leadership, and others. Executives are often offered substantial packages that serve to compensate them for their…
