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Carly Bentley
Nov20
Better Late than Never
Posted By : Carly Bentley

Exciting activities abound! Yesterday I was the Master of Ceremonies for West Chester University’s Women Entrepreneurship Conference and boy what a treat. I’m still digging through all of the invites and sifting through the opportunity to help my fellow sorority sisters. The ideas abound. Inspiration was the name of the game. It felt like a giant

Nancy Schess
Nov18
Do You Have the Time?
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  I always wear a watch. Putting on my watch in the morning is sort of like putting on my shoes. I couldn’t leave the house without either. It doesn’t matter whether I’m going to run errands, head out to work or to dinner with friends. My watch is a staple part of my wardrobe. I read a study recently about people who won't wear a watch socia

Rona Gura
Nov18
My Freak Flag is Waving Proudly
Posted By : Rona Gura

  Fred has an expression that he often uses that I love, “Let your freak flag fly.” To me, it means that we should freely embrace our individuality.   I have mentioned, in prior blogs, that I enjoy science fiction. Recently, I was in Disney and was able to go The Star Wars exhibit, The Galaxy’s Edge. We were also lucky enough to get on the premi

Corey Bearak
Nov17
your song
Posted By : Corey Bearak

This month continued a run of some really nice concerts.  Last weekend I closed up shop; that means no more outside office.  If I were not away and returning (See Rock and more rock) the weekend before, I probably would have achieved closure that weekend. After completing that “work,” I treated Shelly and me to a show at My Father’s Place. Original

Mitch Tobol
Nov16
Tech to a whole new level
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

Sign stealing is almost as old as baseball itself, and has been part of the sport for a long time. It appears that the Astros might have taken things a bit too far.   A report from Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich at The Athletic details rampant sign stealing by the Astros at Minute Maid Park in 2017, the year they won the World Series said the Astr

Fred Klein
Nov15
Take Your Time Darlin'
Posted By : Fred Klein

Once upon a time we scored back stage passes for a Rolling Stones concert. As we wandered about in the promised land we came upon Keith Richards and I seized the moment and asked him to stop and pose for a picture with me.  He was readily willing, but said he was about to go on stage.  I hurriedly handed the camera to Joanne who was not familiar wi

Benjamin Geizhals
Nov14
Sports Fan
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

There must be dozens of books written about the psychology of being a sports fan. I’m not sure what takes over ….. either it’s transference or something else. I surprised myself the other night as I watched the football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. I follow the Seahawks - a slight tip of the hat to my daughter

Carly Bentley
Nov13
A Good Gift Receiver
Posted By : Carly Bentley

It’s better to give than receive, but when it comes to receiving, how well do you accept your gifts? Accepting a gift of someone’s time, resource, trust, loyalty, or even a small box with a bow on top is difficult for some. To look another person in the eye and graciously accept the gift can be just as important for the relationship as giving. The

Nancy Schess
Nov11
A Veterans Day Story
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  I have seen the MASH finale so many times. We’re big fans in our house. Watching it today, on Veteran’s Day, brought a more focused perspective. Sure, it was moving to watch the poignant scenes as each of the characters figured out how to say goodbye to each other (even Trapper). That long embrace between Hawkeye and Major Houlihan is classic.

Rona Gura
Nov11
It's About Love and Foregiveness
Posted By : Rona Gura

  This week I have been thinking a lot about, and discussing, trust and forgiveness. My good friend’s significant other, whom she has been with for a very long time, did something that violated her trust (no he did not cheat on her). Since then he has shown genuine remorse and significant introspection about the nature of his actions and why they w

Corey Bearak
Nov10
Rock and more rock
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Last week I needed to prefile my blog. Simple reason. A flight from Edinburgh, Scotland to JFK. One might call it a classical trip. It involved an awful lot of rock.   My daughter and I landed a week ago Monday and promptly visited two castles, Hampton Court and Windsor.   Tuesday involved the musical variety: a classic rock/ Beatles tour (See pic

Mitch Tobol
Nov09
Change is in the air
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

Winter is upon us. The leaves have turned and are falling off. The cold is invading and I'm cleaning out my fireplace today to start the burn.   Until yesteday, I had forgotten how the cold knifes through your clothes and brings a chill. For those in warmer parts of the planet, you probably don't miss that.   However, it is a sign and although it m

Fred Klein
Nov08
Suspended Aggravation
Posted By : Fred Klein

Last weekend we went for lunch in Huntington and when the check came the server explain that the Internet was down and asked me to write my phone number and credit card info on the check. I did so and in all the unusual hurly-burly I forgot to take back my credit card. This is one of the most annoying things I do. It is a failure of concentration w

Benjamin Geizhals
Nov07
Early Voting
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

“Vote early and often”….a joke that I heard many years ago. Beginning this year, New York allows early voting. Last week we voted early. It was convenient, quick and gave us flexibility. Early voting was open over several days. We weren't restricted to making time on Election Day. I am pleased that early voting has come to New York and wonder

Nancy Schess
Nov04
Coming To A Workplace Near You?
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  Microsoft recently tried an experiment. This past summer at its campus in Japan,  the workweek was cut from five to four days. Not four extended days – four regular workdays. Along with the cut in days came a new focus on time management. Meetings were restricted to 30 minutes and standard attendance at those meeting was cut. Other strategies