Reading Time: 3 minutesFollowing through with my last post on honesty, here’s the success story I mentioned: During the placement process, I assess my client on his or her take of honesty at work using interview techniques, a self-report scale, and ensuing discussion. I’ve heard great stories. I remember one client, a veteran I helped decades ago when… Continue reading A Success Story About A Veteran I Was Proud To Help
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Happy Anniversary Vocational Resources Plus! Time to Stop and Smell The Roses!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the years, I’ve received many a rose and enjoy taking close ups of 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 (my bd!). It became quite a project to… Continue reading Happy Anniversary Vocational Resources Plus! Time to Stop and Smell The Roses!
Happy 4th of July!
Reading Time: 2 minutesI 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!
Go ISU
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Happy Flag Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSimple 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
Watch “The Kitty Cat 🐱 Dance” on YouTube
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn absolutely favorite video! Alaska TF, my office puddy, likes to watch it with me: https://youtu.be/yy8417x0DMQ
Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary Randy! August 4, 1990
Reading Time: 4 minutesRandy 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 minuteI 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!
Felix…One Cool Cat!
Reading Time: 4 minutesI miss my Felix. He had to be euthanized late afternoon on Friday, September 11, 2015. He was not eating and had lost way too much weight. It was so sad and I felt so bad that I couldn’t help him other than loving him and petting him. Dr. Michael Forret, our outstanding vet since… Continue reading Felix…One Cool Cat!
Yoga Yogi to the Rescue…What’s Your Favorite Pose? Helping Myself to Help Others!
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’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!