Lisa Leonard

Administrative Professionals' Day is a good day to say, "thanks for all you do to keep the workplace running smoothly."  Think about how your office operates.  Who handles all the phone calls, scheduling, copying, filing, coffee making, and reception duties?  It's nice that support staff get recognized during Administrative Professionals' Week

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One of the films that one an Academy Award Sunday was "20 Feet From Stardom."  It featured Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Mick Jagger, and Stevie Wonder talking about the backup singers they've worked with over the years

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Since this is "Love Your Pet Week," and Sue has written a great post about her doggies, I'm going to post something about my newly adopted fur-baby, Taylor.  We haven't had her very long but now wonder how we ever lived without her!  It's wonderful  how much love and joy a dog can bring into a home.  S

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I'm winter weary.  Done with the snow, ice, slush and cold.  I've hated all the storms we've had in recent months.  Do you feel the same?  The good news is that spring will be here in 28 days.  More good news is that this week's temperatures will melt some of the snow

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My Birthday Week was made a little happier with the addition of a new family member.  I adopted an adorable hound mix named Taylor.  She's settling in nicely, happy to have a forever home after being surrendered when she got pregnant

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Snowstorms usually cause a mixed reaction.  Kids love them; they get the day off of school and can sleep late, go sledding, and just have fun.  But those who have to report to work are less enthusiastic

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This week, we celebrate a holiday that's all about giving thanks.  With every year, I realize more and more how important it is to SAY thanks, not just to think about what you're grateful for.  Recently I attended a memorial service for a college professor who died

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Shawn's post this week about the invention of the phonograph got me thinking about how much times and technology have changed.  Nowadays we're listening to music on our computers, phones, and other portable devices, in addition to the radio and CD players

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When kids go trick or treating tomorrow in a North Dakota neighborhood, they may receive a note instead of a sweet treat.  A woman named Cheryl is using Halloween as an opportunity to talk about childhood obesity

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I have a feeling that many home heaters in Ocean County were clicked on last night.  Mine was.  Was yours?  With the high cost of gas and oil, it would make financial sense to wait a while.   But, I'll admit, I just got too cold for comfort last night so that thermostat was switched on

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