Athlete’s Scalp

So, what do you do when the slacker, gossip or incompetent in your office is the boss? Go over his head. Giving him athlete’s scalp may mean, in the end, you will have a new job, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. One: Go to the boss first. This may seem counter-intuitive, but it […]

Post A Day 2011

Attention Bloggers: If you have not already, take a cruise over to the Daily Post and find out about the Post-A-Day and Post-A-Week challenges. I have taken up the challenge to post at least once a day for the rest of 2011. Chances are pretty good I will still be posting in 2012, but stranger […]

It Stinks, But I Eat It Anyway.

Part III of the Good Food Series. The beginning is here, if you missed a segment. Why does cheese smell so bad? The ingredients which both make it taste so good and smell so bad create cheese’s distinctive aroma. Looking at the ingredients, and the process, the smell will come into focus. The How To Cheese is […]

Roughing it on the Cheap

Part VI of the Vacation Savings Series. If you missed a segment, begin here. Now, beyond the obvious of no hotel bills, you can save a boatload of money camping, if you are willing to rough it, plan and stick to it. Location, Location, Location There are still plenty of places to camp which are […]

Top 5: Dealing With the Slacker

Top 5 Tips for Working With a Slacker Every office has one…or did…a slacker. This particular breed of ne’er-do-well is both frustrating and difficult. It does not take any psychological training to work with a slacker. Use a little psychology (and some well-placed comments) to make the office a better place to work. 1. No […]