Category Archives: Guides

It’s new computer time for Casa du Glassa

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.” ~ Emo Philips Suzy and I decided to replace our twin Dell desktop computers from 2007. I like and buy from Dell because: … Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself from ID Theft

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

“I don’t need to worry about identity theft because no one wants to be me.” ~ Josie Fleschute Approximately 15 million United States residents have their identities used fraudulently each year with financial losses totalling upwards of $50 billion. On … Continue reading →

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Kids are Shopping Online

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

“Shopping tip:  You can get shoes for 85 cents at the bowling alley.”  ~ Anon How do we introduce younger consumers to online retail? With limited research, I can say with 0% certainty that nothing comprehensive exists to teach young … Continue reading →

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Lou Adler ~ How to Win Friends and Influence People Using the Anti-DISC – Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

This intro to Lou’s book talks to me so much that I have to share it on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and here. I put it here because I do not want to lose this. Full disclosure, I’m an Influencer type … Continue reading →

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Guide: Boots for Seattle

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

“Some people wear their heart up on their sleeve. I wear mine underneath my right pant leg, strapped to my boot.” ~ Ani DiFranco I started commuting on the Seattle bus systems in January. I was an avid bus commuter … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Plan 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” ~ Mark Twain Here is what I advise my employees about work and handling severe weather. It really could go unstated, but I would feel so guilty if one of … Continue reading →

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Parenting 101: You’re Fired

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” ~ George Carlin When my two kids became old enough to have chores I took each of them, to the back … Continue reading →

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Takin’ a Friday off, just for me

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Babies don’t need a vacation, but I still see them at the beach… it pisses me off! I’ll go over to a little baby and say ‘What are you doing here? You haven’t worked a day in your life!’ ~ … Continue reading →

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Free Blues Backing Tracks

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

“Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” ~ Jimi Hendrix I was setting up a team event at work last month. I always chose a music them and this time was no exception. We have access at Amazon … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Tips to Eating Less and Finding Your Perfect Weight

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.” ~ Voltaire Edouard Manet’s Déjeuner sur l’herbe Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, have no training in medicine, … Continue reading →

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