Category Archives: Reading
Save Yourself
You don’t want to go to bed worried that a blown-out water heater could be your undoing. Yet only about 40 percent of Americans would be able to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense. “The point of money is to feel … Continue reading
Too Good to Promote
I recently asked my boss about possibly moving to a different position. I was stunned when he replied, “That’s not likely to happen because you’re just too good at your job.” After working here for 16 years, I found his … Continue reading
How to Sell Yourself
The opening sentence of our pitch is our most important. And too many of us are getting it wrong…The phrase “Let me know if you ever need a…” shows up a lot, in my inbox and surely yours, too. I’ve … Continue reading
Show Compassion
I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Any of us could … Continue reading
Dream Big
There’s a moment at most kids’ birthday parties, just after “Happy Birthday” has been sung, when the birthday kid takes a big breath and gets ready to blow out the candles on his or her cake. “Make a wish!” the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 