People all around the United States are planning on doing something special today. Why? To honor the victims of 9/11 and those that served to help. Will you be doing something special today?
President Obama will be formally declaring September 11th a National Day of Service and Remembrance. It is true that most remember the day, but to have it declared will be a huge step. Did you know there are some schools that will probably avoid the subject completely?
An organization that calls themselves “MyGoodDeed” has come out with a website where people are actually posting what they will be doing …read more

Patriot Day can be a sad day as people remember all of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks. Instead of sitting and feeling sad about what happened, I decided I’d like to think of some productive things to do to honor the lives lost. So, what can we do to honor the people who lost their lives on September 11th and to show our support for the people who still mourn their loved ones?

Fly your flag at half staff. If you have a flag on your home, putting it at half staff is a nice gesture and is a …read more

I came across the e-mail of a former employer yesterday and decided to send her a brief “shout out” (I hate that phrase). I never expected her to write back, but she did…and I’m so glad.
I miss her terribly…isn’t that an odd thing to say about a boss?
Several years ago, this woman hired me to work for her at a very large financial institution. While I have an extensive marketing background, which is what the job required, my previous job was at a large European luxury car company.
You can imagine that working all day on marketing details for a car …read more

Well, as most of you are all back from your vacations, nice and rested–we’re all raggedy and need to get out of Dodge, before we commit a crime.
So off we go to enchanting, Long Beach Island–a barrier island off the coast of Jersey. And if you haven’t been…don’t make fun. (Exit 63, if you must know.)
I’m hoping I’ll have internet access so that I can check in at some point; but if that doesn’t happen, I’ll see you in a week.
And of course, this Monday, I’ll be thinking about that other island, my Manhattan…as I have done for …read more