The Pond

Does it bother you to see college graduates who end up in low paying jobs? It bothers me. They have invested so much time and money in a field that has no future or is saturated with employees. The IT industry is one that will not disappoint students. It is full of job possibilities to […]

After reading about the passenger who decapitated his seatmate, I will be speaking up when someone sits down beside me. At least I would if I could keep them from sitting with me.
Let me back up. On CNN online, I read a story about a Greyhound Canada bus passenger who repeatedly stabbed and then […]

I have heard of people donating blood and receiving money. Safety measures are taken to make sure that the people donating blood are healthy. Safety measures are also taken when drawing the blood. This has been going on for years. It is an honorable thing to give blood. I am not sure how honorable it […]

From Emily Post’s Etiquette guide:
Walking on the outside: The custom of a man walking between his female companion and the street was the custom in the days when carriages splashed mud and ladies’ finery needed shielding. These days, it doesn’t matter who is walking on the street side of the sidewalk.
Shaking hands: Used to be […]

I get so frustrated with my cell phone. It seems that my aunt was trying to reach me, or rather was trying to reach my mom. Their brother, my uncle, passed away and my aunt was trying to tell us.
With all the technology we have these days, why is it so hard to make […]

I cannot believe I have not told about our experience selling at the flea market. It was an experience. I put it right up there with yard sales. A lot of work for little return. I think if we sold our bags at a craft fair, we would have more sales. Who really knows. I […]

I have had so much success with Entrecard. This site has introduced me to so many great bloggers. There are so many blogs that I simply have to read each day. I feel like I know these people. I am drawn to the blogs who write about their kids, cooking and every day life. I […]

Yes Folks, it is Friday! Time for Four Foods on Friday sponsored by Val at Fun, Crafts and Recipes.
#1. When you need to serve desserts, do you buy them or make them?
I almost always make my own desserts. I will buy ice cream to have with cake and pie. I do buy sugar cream pie […]

I grew up as an Air Force Brat. My dad fabricated with sheet metal. He was also an instructor who taught aircraft repair. His profession was useful after his retirement from the Air Force. He worked for a major airplane manufacturer and traveled to Saudi Arabia to teach sheet metal, honeycomb repair. This job allowed […]

Andrea over at Simple Things selected me to take part in a meme. It is super simple and fun so here goes!
Four jobs I’ve had:
* drove an ice cream truck
* phone operator at a bank
* book keeper at a furniture store
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