Reading Time: 2 minutesCheers to the Rest of Our Year! May our year of 2018 leave us in a calm manner and lead us on into a fabulous 2019! I wish you and your family the very best seasons in life! What are your plans for 2019? I plan to keep the year simple and focus on what really… Continue reading Seasons Greetings and Cheers to the Rest of Our Year!
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Vocational Evaluators: 3 Roles in 1. Germs, Competitors, and a Shredder Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn my Iowa State Days and into the Fall of 1994, one course I recall quite well was Microbiology. Here I am, a new mother, messing around in a laboratory with germs. Okay, microbiology is better defined as “The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.” Luckily I… Continue reading Vocational Evaluators: 3 Roles in 1. Germs, Competitors, and a Shredder Help!
Using Vocational Rehab Experts and Life Care Planners to Prove General Damages
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is a great article by quite a super lawyer from what I’ve read, based out of Santa Monica CA. Please read on with the source at the end! Using Vocational Rehab Experts and Life-Care Planners to Prove General Damages by Geoffrey S. Wells The use of a vocational rehabilitation expert and a life-care planning… Continue reading Using Vocational Rehab Experts and Life Care Planners to Prove General Damages
Ever Had a Real Lemon? Customer Service Has to be Peachy!
Reading Time: 4 minutesEver had a real lemon of a car? Ever had horrible customer service regarding it? Let me tell you, recently (original blog date May 18, 2015) two guys representing Teen Challenge and their vehicle donation program hauled away my daughter Arin’s first car….a used green VW Jetta. Ooohh, that car >:( Arin had saved her… Continue reading Ever Had a Real Lemon? Customer Service Has to be Peachy!
Bella The Working Dog ~ She Always Needs a Job
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast evening Bella romped around the public pool during the annual doggie dive. I’ve blogged in the past how I feel asking an evaluee / client about pet ownership is important as it tells me a lot about their lifestyle and what they value, especially if I actually get to meet the pet(s). Clearly, dog… Continue reading Bella The Working Dog ~ She Always Needs a Job
Preparing to Graduate…Again!
Reading Time: 2 minutesJust an update to let my readers know I am nearly done with my most recent learning adventure through George Washington University….that lasted well over a year! I certainly learned a lot about forensics rehabilitation consulting, and really appreciate my cohort comprised of really smart rehabilitation counselors across the country! There are students from the… Continue reading Preparing to Graduate…Again!
My Purpose to Serve Others Continues to Ring True!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOriginal post date 9/10/13 and updated 11/5/2019. As I mentioned last week, I’m moving into round 2 of my studies at GWU. I came across the statement of purpose I wrote in April 2013 and wanted to post it here as it continues to ring true for me! STATEMENT OF PURPOSE written by Amy E.… Continue reading My Purpose to Serve Others Continues to Ring True!
Randy’s Jobs, Work Ethic, and How About a Nap?
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Initially posted Feb 4, 2013] I started writing about work ethic and about my husband too. There’s a reason or two for my posts on these subject matters, you can read my disclaimer here. But first, a little story about Randy. As a teenager, one of Randy’s first jobs was as a newspaper carrier. He… Continue reading Randy’s Jobs, Work Ethic, and How About a Nap?
Seeking Help from Others…Michael from Malaysia and Eeyore from Pooh Corner!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOkay, next up to blog about is the Microeconomics for Non-Biology majors course I took in the Spring of 1995. Although I took micro and macroeconomics during my DMACC days (and recall doing okay), this course at ISU was overwhelming. Therefore I am proud to say, I sought out help! I visited student services and… Continue reading Seeking Help from Others…Michael from Malaysia and Eeyore from Pooh Corner!
Feeding the Sharks…Even Babies Bite Hard!
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Original Post date: March 26, 2012] Feeding the Sharks…Even Babies Bite Hard! I fed sharks! Incredible! To explain: My son Jake (he’s a high school senior) needed help feeding the fish at Central Campus over spring break. Central Campus is a regional academy of the Des Moines Public School District in Des Moines, Iowa. The campus… Continue reading Feeding the Sharks…Even Babies Bite Hard!