Today is July 4th – our Independence Day. As I write this post, I’m cooking fajitas, cutting up watermelon and waiting on the arrival of children and grandchildren to celebrate. I love this country and this holiday. My family immigrated to America in 1645. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Fourth of July America - I Miss You
July 4th, 2009
Multiple Sclerosis Update - Results of the CLARITY Trial
July 1st, 2009If you or anyone you know has MS, then you know that all the major drugs are either an injection or intraveneous infusion. Not only do MS suffers get to deal with a “bad” disease, but to add insult to injury, the treatments are a real bummer as well. Read the rest of this entry »
The New Face of Desperation
June 29th, 2009To say the least, these are disconcerting economic times. Unemployment is at record highs and continuing to rise. Long-term unemployment is at a level which has not been seen since 1948. Businesses and individuals have pulled in their horns, understandably so, and cut back on spending. Read the rest of this entry »
Link Between Optic Neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis
June 25th, 2009Friends and Gentle Readers… I know that this site has primarily been focused on the issue of layoffs as it relates to older workers Read the rest of this entry »
The “EX” Generation
June 24th, 2009I recently read a Boston Herald article about the high unemployment rate for new college graduates. According to the article, and numerous others as well, employers are hiring 22% fewer new college graduates than in the past. Read the rest of this entry »
Empowher.com - New article on empty nest published
June 10th, 2009For me, May and June are always known as the “season” of celebrations. The mailbox proudly proclaims this each year as it overflows with a myriad of invitations to high school and college graduations, and weddings. These events are definitely a new beginning for our young people. They are also a new beginning for the parents as well. If you have a new graduate in the family and your season of life is changing, then you’ll want to read my article The Season of New Beginnings on Empowher.com. Check it out and let me know what you think!
http://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2009/06/10/season-new-beginnings
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
May 20th, 2009How many times have we asked a child this question? What do you want to be when you grow up? A fireman! Nurse! Teacher! Ballerina! Train wild lions in the circus! Build houses on the moon! Read the rest of this entry »
How to Get Rid of Menopause Belly Fat
May 20th, 2009For any of you ladies out there who have their own personal summer, then check out the following article on regarding How to Get Rid of Menopause Belly Fat on Empowher.com! Read the rest of this entry »
When a Sister Has Breast Cancer
May 6th, 2009Almost every household in American has been impacted in some way by breast cancer. We’ve either experienced it or know someone who has. I have a girlfriend who has already lost 2 sisters to breast cancer, a third has thyroid cancer and a 4th was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Read their compelling story on Empowher.com.
04/20/09 When a Sister Has Breast Cancer http://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2009/04/20/when-sister-has-breast-cancer
Update to Mad As Hell: Is Recession Reversing Gender Roles In Your House?
May 5th, 2009The ABC newscast, Recession Prompts Gender Role Reversal, has certainly sparked quite a bit of interest. I’ve received multiple emails on this topic with wonderful comments. Read the rest of this entry »