Reading Time: 2 minutesWhew, what a whirlwind of activity over the past couple of months (original post early summer 2012): Jake graduated high school (and he accompanied me on a business trip to Wisconsin to celebrate). Arin turned 16 (and bought a green Jetta shortly thereafter). The newest edition to our family – Alaska, a white kitten –… Continue reading A Whirlwind…A Heart in the Sand & Back to Ordinary Life!
Tag: Career Counseling
My Dad’s Work…And Retirement!
Reading Time: 4 minutesContinuing on from my post on Father’s Day about my father Dick Prochnow, and his work…. After he was fired in 1993, even though the situation clearly was not warranted, came out of the blue, and was unjustified, dad didn’t falter. Shortly thereafter, he applied for work at a local construction company and was hired… Continue reading My Dad’s Work…And Retirement!
My Dad and His Work. Happy Fathers Day!
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen I was growing up my dad, Dick Prochnow, continued his career with Culligan Soft Water that began in 1959 in Northbrook, Illinois. Here’s the link to my original post on How did I get into Rehab Counseling? Dad started as a material handler in the plant, doing prepackaging as well as painting work, and supervising a… Continue reading My Dad and His Work. Happy Fathers Day!
Graduations, Birthdays, Holidays, Weddings, and Career Counseling, Oh My!
Reading Time: 2 minutesOriginally Published on: May 28, 2012 This is such a busy time of the year for everyone! Yesterday my family celebrated Jacob’s high school graduation. It was a very nice ceremony held at the Knapp Center on Drake’s campus. So much diversity at North High! So many happy families! And the band and chorus were… Continue reading Graduations, Birthdays, Holidays, Weddings, and Career Counseling, Oh My!
Creatively Looking at Creativity! And Gaining Valuable Skills to Boot!
Reading Time: 4 minutesOriginally Published on: May 21, 2012 I’d like to take a creative look at creativity. Have you ever created anything new that added value and a way to gain valuable skills? Sure you have! Drawing pictures, writing for a magazine (I’m a freelance writer for Women’s Edition), garden or silk flower arranging, painting an old… Continue reading Creatively Looking at Creativity! And Gaining Valuable Skills to Boot!