What’s More Fun: Making Oats or Making Decisions?

I started my day off with the most heavenly bowl of banana ricotta pecan oats. Thanks to Katharina of Katharina’s Food Adventures for the idea! This is definitely one of my favorite breakfasts I’ve ever eaten . . . that’s how delicious it tasted to me. I was afraid to try it because I didn’t [...]

Career Callings

I am feeling pretty excited tonight. I just got back from a graduate school open house. I found out about it last week and decided that maybe I’d go to find out about the school’s counseling psychology program . . . just to gather some info and start gathering my thoughts. I left there feeling [...]

Dippin’ Into Tobacco Funds

One of my colleagues sent an AWESOME blog post to me at work today. I wish I knew who wrote this article — most likely, it is someone with whom I’ve worked! And this person did a fantastic job of summing up what is happening to tobacco cessation and prevention programs throughout Pennsylvania. The link at the end [...]

PA’s Budget and Smokeless Tobacco Taxes

Following today’s post about my unemployment status, some of you may be curious about Pennsylvania’s proposed budget and why the state does not tax non-cigarette tobacco products.  Here is a link to a recent story about both: Budget Not Yet A Done Deal Thanks for all of your kind words and concern. I’m optimistic! Life’s precious, and I [...]

Job Satisfaction and Birthday Treats

In the office where I work, my colleagues and I take turns planning one another’s birthday celebrations. We take a half hour to an hour to celebrate each person’s special day . . . one of the many reasons I love my job. Not only do we celebrate one another’s birthdays, we also enjoy holiday [...]