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Yikes. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a random day off in the middle of the week. It really throws me off. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for the day off for sure, but it sure makes for an unusual work week. A lot of people take Monday and Tuesday off, while [...]
Today’s weather forecast for Baghdad ranges from 113-116 degrees. While we are barbecuing, watching fireworks and enjoying our families in the comfort of our homes, let’s also remember those that are serving us all over the world. Their sacrifices ensure that we will be able to celebrate many more Independence Days to come in the [...]
I recently took a trip to Arkansas. The trip was very brief. We flew out mid-morning on Tuesday and arrived back into Birmingham late Wednesday evening. Just a few quick oberservations: The pilot who flew us into Dallas/Fort Worth was amazing. When we landed, I hardly even knew we had touched the ground. Looking down [...]
This story is a little stale now, but it is funny nonetheless. Two Alabama senators had an altercation on the floor of the Alabama Senate last week. Republican Charles Bishop and Democrat Lowell Barron were in the midst of a heated exchange when Bishop suddenly punched Barron on the head. Security personnel and other senators [...]
…Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. 6.1.1967 – 6.1.2007 Normally, I wouldn’t mention the same album twice in three posts, but it’s the fortieth anniversary. Besides, this is no ordinary “album.” Tags: beatles, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
I have recently been involved in several discussions about workplace productivity and motivation. This can be very hard when you work in an office in front of a computer. There are many things I try to do to stay focused. I always assume there is someone better and more qualified waiting in the wings for [...]
Update: Video at the bottom of the post Our area experienced some major storms today. We had some craziness at our house for sure. First of all, I have to mention the people in Enterprise, AL where the town was hit by a major tornado. The high school was absolutely decimated and so far, there [...]
This is great! Some senior citizens decide to take a cruise. They are in Costa Rica minding their own business when their tour bus is attacked by some real men, men who prove their manliness by attacking people three times their age. Anyways, the seniors fought back. A seventy year-old American veteran put one of [...]
Memo to Retailers: Christmas is on December 25 – over two months away. I have been in numerous retail establishments over the last several weeks that not only have Christmas displays but that are also playing Christmas music. Please stop. Now. To me, the “Christmas Season” starts the day after Thanksgiving. That’s when you’ll find [...]
So, you work hard at your job, right? You come in early, leave late, assist with large projects and are generally a productive emplyoyee…but can you prove it? Could you demonstrate the to your employer the value you bring to the organization? Where I work, we have two ticketing systems. In theory, all the work [...]