Things sure have changed. Way back when, folks would work for a company their entire life, retiring with a gold watch and a pension. We all know those days are a distant memory in the rearview mirror of life. But, for just a moment, I wanted to reflect on my grandfather and his labors on [...]
Archive | August, 2010
Whose Labor Do You Appreciate?
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "labor"? If you're a female you quite possibly think of the birthing process. New moms (and sometimes not-so-new moms) often talk about how loooong they were in labor, and the degree of difficulty they experienced. But talk to a guy [...]
Free College Classes?
With college tuition rates climbing to higher numbers each year, you are probably wondering what in the world am I doing talking about free college classes. My mom recently retired this past May and she told me that she would love to take some French classes now that she has more time on her hands. [...]
Mom's first day of school
Yes, I really meant to put mom's first day of school! Fellow blogger Beth hit on key points in her And we’re off blog. After reading this blog I couldn't help but think in addition to school supplies flying off of the shelves and school buses rumbling through neighborhoods, there were anxious moms who were [...]
The Top 5 College "Must Haves"
Wow, I must be getting older. I now have a whole group of family members – nieces and nephews – heading to (or back to) college. Being curious as to how the college ritual has changed since I went just a few years (or decades) ago, I reached out and asked what are the “must [...]
….And, we're off!
…off to a new school year, that is. So let's step back and evaluate how that first week went. K5-ers toted backpacks that weighed more than they did! School buses rumbled through neighborhoods, some starting at 5:45 a.m. Parents stood at bus stops in pj's, sipping their coffee and chatting as they waited for buses [...]
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