Monthly Archives: November 2009

Sexual Harassment Training

I recently started a new job and one of the first tasks I had to do was participate in the sexual harassment training. I absolutely agree that this is important but you have to admit, some of the training videos are pretty entertaining. Several years ago, someone shared this with me – it’s pretty funny.

 

I am so thankful for such a wonderful day. Great friends and family gathering around the table, where we went around the table to say what we were thankful for. I am blessed. Dinner was by far the best Thanksgiving … Continue reading

Can’t sleep? Don’t try Lunesta.

It will swell your tongue, make you do things in the middle of the night that you will never remember, and make you commit suicide. But you can still get a free 7-day trial online.

I don’t watch much television – and have not watched prime-time in a while.  I turned it on tonight and this was the first commercial I saw.  Really quite scary, sort of.

Uber-geeky holiday wish list

I was recently asked about my holiday wish list. My mature, responsible self tried to respond with pleas for world peace and an end to poverty. My selfish, all-about-me self responded with this: I like themes – this year it’s … Continue reading

Holiday Spirit – Hogwarts style

As Christmas rapidly approaches – I thought I would share one of my favorite holiday tunes to get in the spirit. All I Want for Christmas – Draco and the Malfoys For those of you who don’t know – this … Continue reading

I am about to start a new job where I will be working full-time from my home office. For the past several years I have really pushed each of my employers to support teleworking for me and my colleagues. I … Continue reading

So I was worried about some of the more mundane ingredients for my Thanksgiving meal – flour and other grains, maple syrup, etc. While doing some research, I stumbled upon Wades Mill. A working flour mill (circa 1750), Wades Mill … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Challenge – Resources for buying local food in Virginia

Here is my game plan: 1 trip to a local farmers market to purchase all fruit, veggies and wine (all produced within 100 miles from my house) – I will probably do my shopping a few days before Thanksgiving (Sunday … Continue reading

Inspired by this post from Eco Women – I have challenged myself to prepare a Thanksgiving meal with local ingredients. This means that I will build my menu around food that is grown or raised within a 100 mile radius … Continue reading