It finally published! The book that I’d been working on since late last summer and finished right after the first of the year is here. It was a long gestation process – and I learned quite a lot. The most significant thing that I learned is that the publishing of […]
Tag: Medora
The Sky is Falling!!
0 commentsYou’re getting a tad nervous. There have been some layoffs in your company and the office gossip is that there are more to come. You have bills to pay, problems to deal with and now having to worry about the status of your employment just isn’t something you have time for. So, […]
Confetti Corn Dip
0 commentsConfetti Corn Dip Some of my favorite recipes are ones that I had absolutely nothing to do with. This is one of them and is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. I got it from a cousin who brought it to a family gathering. It was the first appetizer to go. And, all […]
What are You Selling?
0 commentsMy handsome half and I recently returned from a business (yes, really!) trip to Las Vegas. We were only there for 2 nights and our first night there we simply strolled the Strip taking in the bright lights and sights. And, what sights there were to behold. Now, before I […]
You're Hired!
0 commentsThe bad news: The economy is not good and it’s an employer’s market. The good news: There are some simple ways you can make yourself standout in the search process that will increase your chances of being hired in a highly competitive job market. I’ve known and know quite a […]
Biscuit Muffins
0 commentsO.K. folks – I’m real excited about this recipe. Why? Because, it is so simple and there is nothing quite like homemade biscuits/muffins/bread. Like a really good dessert, they can make a meal special. I found these recipes while going through Medora #3’s collections of recipe books, clippings, etc. I came […]
I am NOT a Guy!!
0 commentsThis may or may not be the only blog I write about on this particular topic – I’m not making any promises either way. One of my ABSOLUTE pet peeves is to be called “a guy.” My birth certificate verifies the fact that I am, indeed, female. The last time […]
Labor Relations
0 commentsToday is Labor Day – a day that commemorates the economic and social contributions of workers from all professions. It is also the “official” end of summer. And, in the Southern United States, it also signals that it is time to put away your summer whites until Easter which is […]
THE Best Chocolate Cake Recipe…..Really!
0 commentsLast month’s “Foodie Friday’s” blogs began with dessert – and that is what I’ll continue to do with “Foodie Friday’s” – start each month with a dessert recipe. Why? Because – as most folks will admit – dessert is really what they want and they eat other foods so that […]
It's Getting Ugly
0 commentsIn the August 28th,2011 New York Times, there was a very interesting article about how ugly people are discriminated against. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/opinion/sunday/ugly-you-may-have-a-case.html?_r=1&ref=discrimination Ugly women are most often discriminated against when looking for a mate and men when looking for a job. Is this a surprise to anyone? I think people have […]