Reading Time: 3 minutesOkay, after blogging recently about my forgetfulness when it comes to certain situations, I admit yet another one. Right before Christmas I found my DMACC graduation certificate, with Randy’s Saydel High School diploma (yep, stashed them in a good spot alright.) I’ve been curious where my DMACC diploma was hiding. Here it is! My DMACC Associate… Continue reading A T on My Finger and Action Green
Tag: Creativity at Work
I’ve Served as a Guinea Pig. Wheek! Wheek!
Reading Time: 2 minutesOriginal posting date: Dec 8, 2014 More on volunteering. As you will see, I have on my resume that I have experience as a guinea pig! Yes indeed, to help counseling practicum students (BTW: I’m currently available to help). I received free counseling sessions (!!!) while the student practiced. The sessions were videotaped and then… Continue reading I’ve Served as a Guinea Pig. Wheek! Wheek!
Artist in Training…Talent, Skills and Practice
Reading Time: 3 minutesContinuing on from last week’s post and my stated interest in my final ethics paper, I’d like to learn more about art. I am a pretty good sidewalk chalk artist! No really, I believe at my lovely age (wanna guess?), learning creative ways and techniques to spark new interests is good for the soul. This is… Continue reading Artist in Training…Talent, Skills and Practice
January 2014 and Beyond…With No Wipeouts!
Reading Time: 3 minutesI hope you experienced a joyous and peaceful Holiday Season. Gains and losses experienced in 2013 turn the holidays into a happy and/or a sad time for many. I like to take it simple and slow, but that didn’t happen this year on Christmas Day, what a flurry of activity! I remember when the focus… Continue reading January 2014 and Beyond…With No Wipeouts!
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!
Whistle While You Work…or Grunt and Groan!
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt really does help to make noise while you’re working. I often work in complete silence. But when I whistle or listen to music, it does seem as though the work goes more smoothly. I have no idea why. I guess the Dwarfs did. Maybe the sound helps distract the mind from trying too hard… Continue reading Whistle While You Work…or Grunt and Groan!
Hermey’s Career from the Production Line to Dentistry…Follow Your Heart
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you being productive at work because you enjoy what you do? If so congratulations! You experience coherence between your work and your personality. I wrote awhile back about my son starting a job at Wells Fargo as a collector. He is doing very well there, and recently moved up into a team leadership role.… Continue reading Hermey’s Career from the Production Line to Dentistry…Follow Your Heart
My Grandma Jean Loved to Read Using 2nd Sight!
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau, that women are nearly half of our Nation’s workforce and more than half of our college graduates? Another interesting stat is the proportion of women with college degrees in the labor force has almost quadrupled since 1970. Guess what? My grandma Jean Dodge was a… Continue reading My Grandma Jean Loved to Read Using 2nd Sight!
Help Wanted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Reading Time: 3 minutesA local business was looking for office help. They put a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.” A short time afterwards, a dog trotted up to the window, saw the… Continue reading Help Wanted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Chicagoland….My Birthday….and the Riot Fest! What a weekend!
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe returned from Chicago early this morning, say like 2AM… and I suppose Randy is a bit tired from driving, basically, since Friday morning when we left our hotel at 6AM for other activities! But I’m sure he’s enjoying teaching today! We went to Downtown Chicago on Friday and checked out the sites. I always… Continue reading Chicagoland….My Birthday….and the Riot Fest! What a weekend!