I have a very restrictive diet for health reasons and it is usually pretty difficult to find anything I can eat when I go to a restaurant. Last night, we went to a local fish place, Shanty on the Shore in Burlington. No link since I do not recommend the place. Keep reading and you’ll know why. (read more…)

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Okay, this really has to be addressed ’cause a lot of people are just not getting it. And that includes adults. I have taken issue with call waiting since it first came out, like 30 years ago or something. I thought it was rude then and it’s grown into a norm these days that is even more unacceptable to me. Obviously it’s very useful but could we please use it with some discretion?

When you are talking with someone, on the phone or especially in person, IT IS RUDE to take a call from someone else.

 How many times in the last month have you been talking with someone and were asked to hold while the person took another call? How did you feel? (read more…)

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Last night I went to hear a presentation on ADHD and how it effects relationships. The topic is probably irrelevant because it’s what happens after these kinds of things that drives me crazy. (read more…)

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There was a small AP article in the paper the other day entitled “E-layoffs are on the rise”. According to a recent survey, some bosses are firing or laying off workers via email. Apparently, it’s easier and more convenient for a boss who’s traveling or bogged down with work to communicate that way. Hmmmmm, let’s see.

The employee is going to lose their job and suddenly be faced with an uncertain future, worries about supporting their family, stress of finding another job and meeting financial obligations, all with a bruised ego. And the boss won’t tell him in person because it’s inconvenient? Are you kidding me? Whose feelings are more important here? (read more…)

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