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No Sick Days (MM #2245)

There are no sick days when you’re self-employed.  I’ve been fighting this cold for a week now and I’m trying to get as much work done as I can. But all my body wants to do is sleep.  Of course, I’ve tried to explain that to my body but I don’t think my body cares…

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Work Week (MM #2189)

I think way too much about work. Why is the normal work week Monday through Friday? Why is the work week 5 days for most people?

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Having Fun (MM #2185)

Are you having fun? And I don’t mean having fun right this second, I mean having fun in general. I’m not having a lot of fun these days. Is something wrong with me or do you feel this way too?

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Messy Desk (MM #2177)

Anyone who has worked with me through the years knows that I always have a messy desk. I’m usually so busy I just don’t have time to keep it clean. At least that’s what I tell everyone. But, there is news for messy desk people like me…

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Telecommuting (MM #2162)

Telecommuting came into being as we adopted high speed internet.  While it’s not a factor for many of us, yet.  It’s time for all of us to get ready for our future…

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Stamina (MM #2154)

It’s tough getting older. Our body tends to wear down long before our mind does. I’m dealing with the fact that I don’t have the stamina that I used to…

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Topsy Turvy (MM #2134)

I can’t really explain it, but it feels like everything right now feels topsy turvy. Are you feeling that way too? It’s life, it’s work, it’s everything. Now, it’s not bad, it’s just weird….

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Week Between (MM #2108)

The week between Christmas and New Years is always frustrating. That’s the week I always hope to catch up on pending projects. But sadly, I never get to them. While many people I know, including my wife are enjoying vacation time, I’m still hard at work for my clients…

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Party Time (MM #2088)

It’s party time tonight! I guess I should say that it’s office party time. Tonight is my wife’s office Christmas party. I’m looking forward to it. I couldn’t say that back in my younger days. I used to dread going to holiday parties.  But over the last few years I’ve really come to enjoy them. …

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Holiday Stress (MM #2071)

How is your holiday stress level right now? I realize that Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet but I’m already feeling a bit stressed. I was hoping that life would slow down a little bit over the next few weeks. But while most of my friends will be slowing down, it looks like my work load is busier…

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