Manoj was a teacher in a small town in Mumbai. Despite his meager income, he educated his son Ram, who was up to the task by doing extremely well in his studies. Aiming for the highest grade in Computer Science, Ram ranked first in school, followed by a top 10 rank in the Indian Institute of Technology entrance exam. Yearning […]
mommy dilemma
Working mom or housewife? When I was a working mom, all I could think about was spending more time with my son and now that I’m a stay at home mom, I think about how horrible it is to be financially dependent. The devil of the mind will always look for greener pastures in the things that he does not […]
The Arizona Employment Protection Law and the At-Will Employment Relationship
Arizona employers and employees have an “at will” relationship, which means that employers are free to terminate employees without notice or reason, and employees are free to resign at any time without notice or reason. . Of course, the at-will employment relationship is subject to the obligation of both parties to comply with other legal requirements, including contractual duties and […]
Choosing the best products for a construction project
Finding an architect or designer the right products for a construction project is a daunting task. With rapidly developing technologies and rapidly evolving designs in the construction space, it is extremely difficult for one person to keep up with all the changes so as not to miss out on creating a home or office with the best possible products. So […]
Basic technology we can’t live without
There are all kinds of technology out there that many of us use today. We love having our cell phones, cars and computers close at hand at all times. For some, this type of technology is considered a luxury that is rarely allowed. Of course, there is some very basic technology that most people cannot live without. If you think […]
4 key considerations for every social media marketing campaign
Throughout my career, I have developed and outlined numerous internal company processes, policies and strategy documents. With experience and practice, it became clear that a process cannot withstand time and changes if it is not scalable and replicable. The same principles hold true for a social media marketing strategy; it must be a process that can adapt to growth over […]
New parenting book teaches adults balance and encourages children’s independence
Don’t be fooled by the title of this book. Although Stephanie Woo is a mother of twins, hence her title, Raising Your Twins, this book applies to raising any child, single or multiple. Her real-life parenting tips, as well as advice on how to maintain your relationship with your spouse (your husband even chimes in with his own section on […]
Engagement Party Checklist and Planning Ideas
This is a comprehensive engagement party checklist and some ideas to help you plan your engagement party. To Compromise * Notice of commitment in the newspaper, Facebook, etc. * Organize engagement party (easy to create an event on Facebook to invite your friends) Engagement Party Checklist * Date and Time (Most engagement parties are held on Saturday nights, but the […]
Local agriculture: should it be supported by food retailers?
This week, I spent a couple of hours working on my CSA farm. I harvested two rows of fingerling potatoes before the thunderstorms started and the farmer, Mary LaFrance, kicked me out of the field. I am a member of the Lakeplain Prairie Organic Farm; the only certified organic CSA in Wayne County, Michigan. For those of you unfamiliar with […]
Thomas Jefferson is rightly remembered as a great founding father
Every school-age child is imbued with a story of the American Revolution that glorifies the great political, military and social achievements of the famous founding fathers. We learn that George Washington; The Father of the United States was a great military leader, farmer, politician, and stoic face of the revolutionary movement. Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, publisher, diplomat, self-made millionaire, […]