Happy Anniversary Vocational Resources Plus! Time to Stop and Smell The Roses!

Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the years, I’ve received many a rose and enjoy taking pictures of my favorites.  My original idea was to find exactly the correct number of single rose photos to celebrate the beginning of another year in business, which officially is September 15 of each year (mi bd!). It became quite a project to go… Continue reading Happy Anniversary Vocational Resources Plus! Time to Stop and Smell The Roses!

Happy 4th of July!

Reading Time: 2 minutes I love the United States & especially Iowa, nestled between our awesome river borders, we are the cutest state!    I’m proud to note that my state is filled with incredibly talented individuals. All I ask is to be safe with the fireworks. Leave the show to the professionals! AND DON’T USE FIREWORKS UNLESS YOU… Continue reading Happy 4th of July!

Happy Flag Day

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Simple post for one of my favorite days of the year! Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The flag symbolizes the pride of our nation and serves as a reminder of those in the military… Continue reading Happy Flag Day

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary Randy! August 4, 1990

Reading Time: 4 minutes Randy and I were married by Father Dave Polich on Saturday, August 4, 1990 at 2:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church on the south side of Des Moines. It was a beautiful day and we had a fun ceremony with many friends and family attending and participating. We had a fun ceremony! Our… Continue reading Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary Randy! August 4, 1990

2019 ~ Year of the Pig, Bank on It!

Reading Time: < 1 minute I look forward to creating more business, working with new and existing customers, and making more money in 2019, what about you?  In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth.   Like a piggy bank with a cute chubby face and big ears (and full of money!) I’ll bank my fortunes for the new year carefully!… Continue reading 2019 ~ Year of the Pig, Bank on It!

Yoga Yogi to the Rescue…What’s Your Favorite Pose? Helping Myself to Help Others!

Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m a strong proponent for practicing yoga as a form of complementary and alternative therapy.  Well, for me, I practice yoga to relax and rejuvenate thee ole’ muscles after strenuous physical activity.  Yoga is great to reduce stress, strengthen and tone your body, and increase your flexibility.  What’s cool about yoga is you can do… Continue reading Yoga Yogi to the Rescue…What’s Your Favorite Pose? Helping Myself to Help Others!

How My Past has Brought Me to The Present – as a Rehab Counselor! Part 4

Reading Time: 5 minutes My story leading up to my career as a rehabilitation counselor who focuses on job placement continues! Many of my first jobs in the big city of Des Moines, Iowa were secured through temporary staffing agencies.  I find the benefit of staffing agencies invaluable! From a personal perspective, working for a staffing agency really helped me to… Continue reading How My Past has Brought Me to The Present – as a Rehab Counselor! Part 4