In recent months there have been some headlines on the legality of Non-Competes. Should they be legal, or illegal. One thought is that it protects the companies intellectual property and encourages the company to invest in its staff.  On the other side of the topic is outlawing Non-competes (already illegal in California, Minnesota, North Dakota and Oklahoma. Many other states have partial restrictions. In my opinion they should be illegal. I can see a need for C-Level executives and those at a significant level of income (Say over $1mm/year). But for all the other line staff, No.

A few weeks ago, during a presentation I paused to ask the audience of lawyers to fill in the blank in this sentence, “If I could pass a law, it would . . . “  

Several years ago, I purchased an egg cooker. Essentially, it can make seven hard boiled eggs at a time. It can also poach eggs but I, almost always, use it to hard boil eggs.  

One special benefit of Sunday blogging: I get to wish all the mom’s a special Happy Mother’s Day. 

I had worn down tires and needed some new rubber. There was a choice, the same Continental's that were on my car or switch to a set of Pirellis. Since the Pirellis were cheaper I decided to take the chance on a new brand and it's a total game changer!   It’s remarkable how fresh rubber can transform your driving experience. Now, every curve and corner feels safer, more secure, and fun as my car grips the road with unyielding precision.  

This past weekend, we returned home from Florida and, truth be told, the main reason I wasn't looking forward to the trip centered on a balky knee which I have been suffering.

       I was reviewing the draft of the proposed agreement which required that the employee change his behavior if the employer believed that the continued behavior “could” negatively impact the employer. 

Having an outdoor spa, or hot tub is quite a nice stress reliever especially if one has sore muscles or joints.  Then comes the realization that unlike a pool (which is more forgiving), maintaining proper chemical levels takes a large learning curve that many people have different opinions on. Bottom line, it sat most of the time unused for almost a year. Well, last weekend, after talking with a rep from the manufacturer, I decided to empty the tub and start all over (a chore that had its moments but, again it’s a learning curve).