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Some think the Declaration gave us freedom. Examination the document, however, proves it did not.

Exercise Space Redesign This is part of our makeover series. In this project we are converting a spare bedroom into a multipurpose room. Item 1 on this list is our exercise space. The red box (#1) in the figure is the amount of space budgeted for exercise equipment. The client does circuit (weight) training exercises,...

I am pleased to announce that I have recently been certified for experience in Interior Design by the Expert Rating solutions company. This is an important milestone in the continuing growth and success of our organization. Pursuing certification shows our commitment to providing the highest levels of service to our clients, and the same high...

I’ve worked with a lot of folks in HR over the years and even more outside of HR so, I’d like to weigh in on the problems I’ve seen. Most HR departments have a horrible reputation in the business. Most are NOT seen as a business partner of any kind and at best are seen as a...

And, I have a life and death story to prove it. But first: IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH According to sunwarrior.com expected benefits include: lower heart rate, reduced stress, better mood, increased productivity and encourages trust. There are many others. According to longvity.com, smiling boosts your immune system, releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin and makes you...

My career was well under way before we had the level of sophistication available today with formal rewards and recognition (here’s a nice article about that) programs, incentives, performance programs and fancy smancy HCM tools. Back in the days when we had to walk “all the way up the hill” to school and “all the way up the hill...

I shut my eyes in order to see – Paul Gauguin It’s an undervalued skill. But, many possess it. I’ve been imagining since long before I can recall. As I child, I imagined mud pies were real, much to the horror of my parents. I imagined an abandoned building was a castle to defend. Playing hide...

In Twelve Angry Men a jury of everyday people are presented with what initially appears to be an open and shut case. Fairly straightforward “facts” are used to decide the fate of the accused. Upon entering the juror room, there’s a pretty high consensus of what the verdict will be, but one persistent and annoying juror is...

  “For me, success is defined by how I live my life. Whatever I’m doing, whether I’m’ making music or doing something else it is really how much I can really give 100% of my self to whatever it is or whoever it is. I really believe that success is living from your heart, living your...