A lot of professions have associations to support them. For example, the American Payroll Association is the professional society for Payroll Professionals. Organizations like this offer development to help people…
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After last week’s rather heavy column, I’m moving on to a cheerful topic. Or sort of a weird one, depending on your point of view. If you’re a writer like…
For those of you who have been paying attention to my column and this paper in general, you may have noticed I had a major event recently. I couldn’t have…
Most people who know me well realize I am a tea snob. This means I only drink loose-leaf, high-quality tea. It tastes wonderful and is better for you. For those…
I attended mass at a beautiful Catholic church in Anderson a couple of weeks ago. Right before the service began, I noticed a young mother attending solo with her three…
My husband John retired March 2, which we’ve been planning for months now (Readers, don’t let the headline panic you, he’s not driven me crazy and ran me off.) Since…
It’s common to adopt a pet from a shelter. When we do, we often say we “rescued” our dog or cat. But I’m not sure this is truly the case….
I believe one of the joys of warmer springtime weather is chatting with neighbors you haven’t seen since fall. Most adults stay cooped up at home when the weather is…
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve loved to walk my dogs. Seeing our pets’ joyful faces and furiously wagging tails, along with hearing their barks of excitement when I…
During a recent deep cleaning/decluttering session of our home, I paused in our laundry room and let out a dramatic sigh as I stared at one annoying object. “Honey ……