When networking online or offline, it’s important to stay consistent and The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert, shows you how to do just that. The book is perfect for those thinking about dipping their toes into social media, and believe it or not, there are still...
Where Do Certain Words Come From?
I went into Senior Project Manager, Ellen Heydt’s office the other day and asked her where she bought her “pocket book.” “Pocket Book?” I said. “Where did that come from? A pocket book is a bag and a bag is not a book. Is it?” This made me think about...
40 Year Old Cavity
I didn’t get my first cavity until I turned 40. I went to the dentist once a year to get a cleaning since I was a kid and I never had to go back until the following year. People would ask me what I was doing to keep such healthy...
An Automatic Car Park?
I thought I’ve seen everything until I drove into the city the other night. I decided to park my car on 24th street. I saw a sign that said “Parking” and I drove the car to the garage door, which automatically opened. I drove inside. A computer generated voice told...
55th Wedding Anniversary
Today is my parents, Phyllis and Herb’s 55th wedding anniversary. It’s amazing how many years they are together. My dad met my mom when my mom was 14. He was the old man at 19. They got married very young and had their three children immediately thereafter. My mom was...
Maybelline Makeup Compared to Other Brands….
I think the first time I used makeup, I went to the Lancome makeup counter at Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s and had a makeover. I walked away spending $300 on makeup and skin care and I was set for a while. At that time, everyone used Lancome. After that, I tried...
CIA Watches Social Media Action?
In the Saturday, November 5th issue of Newsday, an article written by Kimberly Dozier of the Associated Press headlined CIA Eyes Revolt on Social Media. It piqued my interest so I read the story. In a quick synopsis, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is monitoring tweets and Facebook updates overseas. ...
Harried Mornings…
How do you deal with your mornings? I have one child in the house now and I find myself putting on my suit and knocking on his door for him to get up. Five minutes later, I knock on the door again. Another five minutes goes by and I’m screaming...
Another New Penny?
Copper is expensive. So is all the other fine metals – gold, silver, etc. But come on. Did you see the new penny? It is the most flimsy penny I have ever seen. It’s shinny and new and it still has President Abe Lincoln on it, but it’s so thin....
Funny Things Always Happen in Business
There are funny things all around us. Since we are so wrapped up in ourselves, we can't enjoy the humor. The other day, I was meeting with a new business prospect who I knew on LinkedIn. We met at the Sweet Hollow Diner in Melville. I sat down first. The old...