December 7, 2018 Bumper Car Are You Getting Taken for a Ride, or Are You in the Driver’s Seat? Everyone likes to be in charge of their own day, right? It’s nice to have certain parameters and expectations of what we’re meant to do each day, certainly; but having ultimate control over what you do can really make the difference between a great day and a day full of SMH. I love my job, and almost everything about it. I have a list of items I need to accomplish each day, while allowing for “new business,” things that crop up unexpectedly and must be dealt…
August 25, 2017 WALK AWAY FROM WORRY Are you a worrier? Sometimes? Most of the time? Never? Worry is interesting. Even though it is a “negative” emotion or condition, it can also cause positive action if handled properly. If there is a specific worry, like “did I remember to turn off the oven?” then a simple confirmation will either allay all worry, or settle that you were right to worry and then take steps to correct the issue. So, some worry can be fine, or even beneficial. What about “unspecific” worry, a nagging, negative feeling about nothing in particular? Personally, I don’t’ see any reason to get…
July 28, 2017 Life’s Been Good I’ll just put it right out there… I absolutely LOVE what I do for a living. As a printer I feel I am carrying on the noble tradition of putting ink on paper, helping individuals and businesses communicate their messages, and ensuring that the first amendment, literally freedom of the press, is protected and continued. Following in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, I believe in the importance of what I do. I know it is an honorable profession, providing value for value, and a needed service to those who choose to do business with me. Is every day sunshine and…
