Cat – After an intense night of Yard Activity Surveillance (from her perch on the open windowsills) and Keeping Mom and Dad Up (a job she takes very seriously), the Schmitt is most certainly sleeping. Where? In my husband’s lap, or on his computer keyboard, whichever is least convenient for him. Husband – Darlin’ is…
The Lies We Tell
When we returned from our honeymoon in mid March, my husband and I had amassed a fair collection of mini bottles of toiletries. He wanted to put all the shampoos in one Ziploc bag, the conditioners in another, lotions in another, etc. and then methodically use them all up. I called him a fool and…
The Resume Bee
A blogging friend, Ms. Muensterbee in my blogroll, has started a new resume polishing bizz on the side – check her out. Meanwhile, she inspired me to write about a few of the gems that have made their way across my desk in my going-on-three years as an HR Manager. Marcie – I’m going to…
The End of the Moon
Well folks, seeing as how we’ve been back in the rat race for 5? 6? weeks now, I guess it’s time to finish up the story of the ‘moon. Since I’ve forgotten most of the final day, alas, it should be short. In the morning of our final full day in sunny paradise, we decide…
I Wonder Whatever Happened to My First Love?
He was half Asian, half Caucasian – his hair was thick and black and curly, his eyes were a mysterious blue gray. He spoke with an almost British diction and cadence – I never once heard him drop a final consonant or even use a contraction in his speech. He was sooo smart, and self…