Value Your Own Path

A few weeks ago, I moved on from my job. It was a disappointing choice to have to make, but it was the right choice to make. I am sure that all of you will understand that it would be unprofessional for me to share the reasons for leaving on the blog, so suffice it [...]

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 [...]

Opportunities in Unemployment

It happened to me. The thing that we all worry about at some point in our lives. The thing that we can’t do anything to avoid or change. The thing that, in this economy, has been occurring way too often. I lost my job. Due to Pennsylvania’s proposed 50 percent budget cut to tobacco cessation [...]