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Slightly Different Perspective (MM #3619)

COVID-19 has given many of us a slightly different perspective on the mundane parts of life. Both kids and adults don’t mind an occasional snow day. But, as we’ve learned this week, for many people snow days are gone forever…

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First To Ask (MM #3584)

Being first is not always the best place to be. When I worked in radio, I loved being first to ask a question in a celebrity interview. Sadly, being first to ask a question in real life isn’t always as enjoyable…

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Back To The Grind (MM #3575)

For many, it’s back to the grind today. The holidays are over, and many will get back to their routine. But for some reason, this break seems longer than the normal 3-day weekend. I realize that the combination of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday play into this, but…  

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Holiday Schedules (MM #3563)

Even during a pandemic year, it’s still impossible to keep track of holiday schedules. It can be business, it can be family, there’s always more hustle and bustle around the holidays. And even this year, with everyone so stressed out, finding time to get away even for a day seems to be a bigger priority……

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Service Outages (MM #3485)

Now that so many people work from home, we’ve become even more dependent on our work tools. And when we’re plagued by service outages, it’s tough to tolerate. Patience may be a virtue, but tell that to people simply trying to work…

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Find An Answer (MM #3445)

Lately, I’ve found that I often spend some time each day trying to find an answer for some tech issue. Some days it’s just a few minutes, but some times it can takes hours. I love my technology, but…

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Organized (MM #3434)

Most people fall into one of two categories; they’re either organized or they’re not. Of course, I fall somewhere in between. I guess I’m wired a bit different. In some ares of my life I’m extremely organized. Then in other parts…

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New Tools (MM #3380)

In today’s workplace we’re often being asked to use new tools and technology. Now, I don’t think that’s a bad thing, but it definitely will keep you on your toes. However, it can cause some frustration…

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Extended Hours (MM #3331)

As many people get back to work, some small businesses are trying to figure out exactly how to reopen. For some businesses, extended hours might be an option to consider. For places like barber shops and beauty salons this may be a short term solution to a big problem…

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Half Day (MM #3082)

For many, today is a half day at work. Because it’s the Friday before a Monday holiday some companies let their employees go home early. I guess that I must be doing something wrong…

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