Hell froze over, last week, and my husband asked me to run an errand at Lowe’s. (I’ll try to keep this explanation quick, but my husband had a virus and couldn’t leave the house. He still wanted to install our new induction cooktop. I can’t explain my marriage. Don’t make me try. All I can…
It’s been said that everybody in America is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Is your name Rajeev Motwani and were you born in Philly? Are you Shelley Tyszkiewicz from Cleveland? Doesn’t matter. St. Patrick’s Day is the one day we’re all encouraged to drink Guinness and eat corned beef and cabbage like…
Hey, everybody. I finally fulfilled my goal of volunteering at a marathon. I woke up at 5AM to volunteer at the Tobacco Road Marathon. I set up a water station at mile marker 2/24 with a team of employees from Allscripts. On the way to the marathon, I got lost. (No coffee!) I had to…
Facts on the ground. You need to show ROI for all the time you spend on the internet. I am participating in two webinars, this month, that will not suck. Let’s do this! First up — want to learn more about data and HR to sound credible to your boss? The first webinar is hosted…
My grandmother once predicted that I would become a Republican once I started making money. I laughed so hard and told her, “Gramma, I can’t be a Republican. I love abortion too much.” She said, “Just watch.” Well, it’s a decade later. I am far from a Republican, but I am big on personal accountability.…
I run through the UNC campus on Saturday mornings. There are two benefits. 1. Empty streets. 2. Whenever someone is out, you are guaranteed good people-watching opportunities! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve assumed that the campus was empty, run across the street, and nearly been knocked over by someone who is turning…
Globoforce is hosting a conference in early June. Want to inspire a work culture imbued with purpose, appreciation, and respect? (Join the club.) The event is called WorkHuman. You can read about it here and use the code LRBLOG100 for a discount. But that’s not the real meat of this story. The real news is that…
A couple of months ago, a local friend was on a rant. “You know what you can’t find down here?” she asked. “Good bread.” I’ve been down this road with my local friends and neighbors, which is why I almost lost it on the spot. First of all, Durham is sick with delicious bakeries. Cary has…
I have complained non-stop about the snow. This winter has been a beast. And based on what I see on Facebook, your kids are driving you crazy. But we barely suffer. When the weather is horrible, there are real consequences for American families. Snow days amplify food insecurity. Some kids only eat when they go…
The weather has been très crappy in North Carolina. We had a freak amount of snow. Then we had ice. The skies are gray. The vibe is blue. My travel is a mess. I haven’t run in over 10 days. Not running is a dangerous thing for me. I am feeling moody and edgy, which…