I’m sure you’ve gotten emails from scammers who have tried to trick you into sending them your money or personal information (including things like your social security number, bank account number, or credit card number). It happens so frequently. I think we’ve all gotten used to it. I always delete their emails without responding. But(…)
A lot of us are returning to the office this month. And there are definitely good things about being back! It’s especially nice to have the opportunity to see coworkers in person again. But transitions can be difficult and stressful. After a year and a half of working at home, it almost seems strange to(…)
Like a lot of you, I’m working from home right now. My office is my kitchen table. My laptop is my window into the world. And my cat, Gizmo, is my coworker. I wrote an article about Gizmo a few months ago. He’s very cuddly and supportive, but he’s not the best employee. He can(…)
It’s winter. The weather is cold and the days are short. And it will be a while before the next holiday comes around. (Memorial Day seems so far away!) So if you’re possibly in the need of a little pick-me-up, please enjoy these funny quotes about work. Laughter really is good medicine. It can make(…)
Last year, I posted an article about a courageous woman who attempted to make four strange, vintage Thanksgiving dishes – including my favorite, the “Frozen Jellied Turkey-Vegetable Salad.” (The results were truly terrifying.) So this year, I thought I’d continue the tradition by posting a new, disturbing Thanksgiving idea. Chef Amy Wisniewski has created something(…)
A new Han Solo movie is opening next month. Will it be good? I’m not sure. Will I see it? Yeah, of course. Because Han Solo was always my favorite Star Wars character. He was so charming, cool, bold, and sarcastic. You can keep your Boba Fett. Han Solo was the best! So in honor(…)
It’s almost Thanksgiving – a holiday that’s all about delicious food. It doesn’t get any better than turkey, stuffing, and pie. So good! But maybe you’re getting a little bit tired of traditional Thanksgiving dishes? Do you wish you could try making and eating something a little more exotic? Author Molly Fitzpatrick took up the(…)
It’s been a while since I’ve been targeted by online scammers. But just recently, I got an email from an Army Colonel who claimed to have found some sort of valuable treasure in Iraq and needed my financial help to import it into the U.S. Totally legitimate, I’m sure! I was actually surprised to get(…)
Do you want your coworkers’ respect? Try telling a joke! According to a recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, people who tell jokes at work are viewed as being more confident, competent, important, and intelligent than their more serious counterparts. People like and admire their funny coworkers. And apparently, it’s also great when(…)
I’m sure you get a lot of unwanted email from various businesses and organizations. Whether you like it or not, they send you emails about FABULOUS new products that they’re offering, INCREDIBLE sale items, or some sort of event that they claim you simply MUST attend. And even if you try to unsubscribe from their(…)