Never is the female mystique so mystical as in the teenage years. The on and off friendships are something to behold. People told me about this, but I really didn’t believe that my kid would be so unpredictable, yet it really does hold true: girls can become enemies in the blink of an eye. Perhaps... read more

I remember the last time the government worked on immigration reform legislation. They ended up requiring people like you and me to show identification to get a job, especially a social security number. So now every time I have a job interview I need to produce a card with my social security number,... read more

Last week, I had to take one of my cats to the vet’s because his pupils were different sizes and shapes. The doctor felt that his advanced age may be causing some retina deterioration, and I had to administer 4 drops a day into his eye for 10 days. This visit and drops cost over $78. Since the... read more

Another writing sample, another opportunity that vanished.  I wrote the following in an effort to land a better paying gig that I did not get.  Oh, well, better luck next time.    This is an opportunity to write for a new site and enrich my writing resume. Since my goal is to earn money writing,... read more

Well, here’s a subject you don’t hear everyday-that of the hospital roommate. It’s just something most folks don’t give much thought to, except for the unfortunate occasions when they find themselves laying in one of those adjustable beds with an IV stand next to them. However, after visiting... read more

To those loyal readers who have been checking in, only to discover I’ve been lax this week, I apologize. This has been one of my busiest times in awhile, and unfortunately, something must take a back seat. My focus today is the big sigh of relief I’m allowing myself regarding the fact I have only... read more

There are three ongoing business stories that are intriguing enough to write about.   First, Carl Icahn, sometimes called an activist investor and sometimes called a corporate raider by the media, wanted to join the Motorola, MOT, Board of Directors. But Ed Zander, the current Motorola CEO, opposed... read more

Even if you’re not a mother, you have one. For those countries who do not celebrate “Mother’s Day” as such, today is the day of the year some areas have set aside to honor this person. The older I get, and the older my daughter gets, it seems the connection between parent and child fluctuate... read more