Category Archives: Reading

The Ticking Clock Syndrome

Ever experience waves of panic when you think about where your life should be? You should be engaged! You should be pregnant! You should be the boss by now! Social media doesn’t help. A Facebook feed full of other people’s … Continue reading

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Gender Bias in the Workplace

  A female friend of mine is a computer engineer at a large, global corporation. The real-life story she related, while funny, is typical of what continues to happen to women everywhere. Female friend: “A guy walks into my open … Continue reading

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Virtual Fashion Affair

First, let me say it: I cheated on Modcloth (if you’re not familiar with Modcloth, this is a great intro post) with Chicwish. Let me explain this sordid affair from the beginning. I stumbled across Chicwish while reading a blog. … Continue reading

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Finding your joy and finding your purpose – Pages of a Career Journal

“I’ve had my trials and tribulations,” he says. He’d always been in and out of kitchens: “It’s always been close to my heart.” But he struggled with addiction and ended up in jail. When he got out, his work experience … Continue reading

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Health and Happiness

You Don’t Get Anywhere in Life By Sitting Still I bought myself a treadmill . Yes, I am a runner. I know some in the running community will consider this machine blasphemes, but I don’t care. I enjoy running indoors as … Continue reading

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