April 16, 2021
In Search of Refinement
After a year of confinement, it may be time for a little refinement. With COVID hopefully in our rear view mirror, we are starting to see a resurgence, more on…
February 15, 2021
Tipping during a pandemic
A few years ago, in this publication we wrote about tipping for restaurant service. At that time, 62% of the people surveyed tipped at least 15%, the largest percentage,…
November 23, 2020
Writing a thank you note; so much more than words on a page
Coming into this holiday season we cannot help but feel the year 2020 has been the year that wasn’t for so many things. Many have missed celebrations including holidays, graduations,…
September 30, 2020
Reflecting Your Personal Brand Through Video Conferencing
Life has changed rapidly in the past few months and one of the biggest adjustments to the pandemic has been the number of video conference meetings we attend each week.…
August 31, 2020
The face behind the mask
A few short months ago, masks were not the norm for most of us (except maybe for religious purposes). Now we see them everywhere and in some areas in America,…
June 30, 2020
Handshaking…A Thing of the Past?
We are living in unprecedented times of change fueled by a modern world of globalism, communications, and technology. Just a few short months ago the economy was strong, unemployment was…
March 26, 2020
Kindness Supersedes Panic
In America and around the world we have had what is being described as a pandemic. A pandemic as described by Webster is ”occurring over a wide geographic area and…
February 2, 2020
To Be or Not To Be…
According to the 2010 Census, 48% of households in America were classified as “Married”. This is down from 53% of “Married” households in 2000. And for the first time since…
November 25, 2019
Set the Table Sunday
As we come into this holiday season, when we spend time celebrating the season with family and friends, it is a great time to keep traditions and maybe for some,…
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