meaning of life
Christmas Rant
Why do we have to be so careful not to "offend" others by talking about or focusing on Christ at Christmas (or any other time) yet we are supposed to be supportive of any event, display, or expression of other beliefs?
As a supervisor I am aware of and sensitive to the need to provide people alternate work assignments for staff members who have different beliefs (i.e. judiasm, islam). When we host a Christmas party for our clients I make sure that they can work at one of our other work assignments for the day, etc.
But I can not accept the restrictions on christianity (often in favor of other faiths) in the name of seperation of church and state. The US supreme court has before it a case dealing with a school district that has refused to allow a display of Christmas emblems in the school BUT the same school allows displays related to hannakah and ramadan. Does that make sense? Anyway, the irony gets better because the Supreme court has not yet decided the case because the members of the court are on their CHRISTMAS break.
I'd laugh (it is kind of funny) but I know that I can't count on common sense in the final decision from the Supreme Court.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
holiday fashion
Why do woman get so wrapped up in what to wear? Now that the holiday party season has started - I have to attend this year's first event tomorrow - it's time for the annual clothing panic.
You've got to worry about what kind of party wear to put on - formal, dressy casual(?), casual, nude (kidding!).
You've got to worry about under or over dressing for the event.
Plus here in S. Carolina you never know if it's going to be 75 (like today) or 40 (like the forecast for this weekend) so even if you have the right formality of apparel you stillmay be in trouble if it is too hot or too cold for what you had planned to wear.
And men have it way too easy. Most of the time they can put on a suit or nice jacket and tie and they will be fine. (Of course it's EASY to take off a tie or a jacket if things are more casual than expected...It's kind of hard to make formal or cocktail dress look "casual"
Then you get to throw in the rest of the social anxiety thing with work related parties - especially your spouse's work events. God forbid you appear gauche or socially inept and screw up his (or your own) chance at promotion, etc.
Sometimes though, the event so dreaded turns out to actually be a lot of fun - in which case you quickly forget what you or anyone else is wearing. (Would you believe that I went to one retirement party and found myself and the only other spouse I knew at the event wearing nearly idnetical tops. We decided to tell everyone we were sisters and laughed our way through the rest of the night.
You've got to worry about what kind of party wear to put on - formal, dressy casual(?), casual, nude (kidding!).
You've got to worry about under or over dressing for the event.
Plus here in S. Carolina you never know if it's going to be 75 (like today) or 40 (like the forecast for this weekend) so even if you have the right formality of apparel you stillmay be in trouble if it is too hot or too cold for what you had planned to wear.
And men have it way too easy. Most of the time they can put on a suit or nice jacket and tie and they will be fine. (Of course it's EASY to take off a tie or a jacket if things are more casual than expected...It's kind of hard to make formal or cocktail dress look "casual"
Then you get to throw in the rest of the social anxiety thing with work related parties - especially your spouse's work events. God forbid you appear gauche or socially inept and screw up his (or your own) chance at promotion, etc.
Sometimes though, the event so dreaded turns out to actually be a lot of fun - in which case you quickly forget what you or anyone else is wearing. (Would you believe that I went to one retirement party and found myself and the only other spouse I knew at the event wearing nearly idnetical tops. We decided to tell everyone we were sisters and laughed our way through the rest of the night.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
one of a kind
While reading other people's blogs (yes, they are people I know), I read one that sends you to a site to see how many people in the USA have the same name. I was quite surprized to discover that no one else in the states has my first and last name combined. For that matter only 6 people have my middle and last name. Weird but kinda interesting.
Monday, October 23, 2006
love what you do
Why do people go to jobs that they obviously do not like day after day? I've never understood why anyone would do that. At work today I was struck by how much I love what I do...and how the reverse is true for some people. My work isn't glamourous....I'll never get rich from it...and many people wouldn't want to do what I do...but I love it. IN fact, other than my first job as a telephone solicitor (which lasted about a month) I have enjoyed every job I've had.
Finding something you love - someplace where you can make a difference in the lives of those you work with or for, .in the world around you - and doing it is what makes me want to get out of bed (and out of the house) every day. We are here for a purpose and I believe that when we are engaged in fulfilling that purpose we will enjoy life and work.
Why do so many people stay in jobs they hate? Is it fear? Laziness? Ignorance?
Finding something you love - someplace where you can make a difference in the lives of those you work with or for, .in the world around you - and doing it is what makes me want to get out of bed (and out of the house) every day. We are here for a purpose and I believe that when we are engaged in fulfilling that purpose we will enjoy life and work.
Why do so many people stay in jobs they hate? Is it fear? Laziness? Ignorance?
Sunday, October 22, 2006
you're as young as you let yourself be
I have about 85 people who work for me...and if you ask any of them who are under 30 they know all about blogs. Ask the ones who are 40+ and the percentage drops WAY down. Everyone seems to associate blogging (and for that matter - real computer literacy) with the "younger" generations. All this internet "stuff" is like another language to those of us who are middle age or older. People are surprized when I mention having a zanga site or reading someone's blog. It's like I have invaded a land I am supposed to be banished form.
Anyway, I've decided that I don't care...I like to write (even if I'm only writing to myself). and I like to read what others have to say. I especially like to see what my children and their friends (who have in recent years entered adulthood) have to say. It's fun to watch them take on the world. So if blogging is for the young - I've decided to let myself be young - at least in writing.
Anyway, I've decided that I don't care...I like to write (even if I'm only writing to myself). and I like to read what others have to say. I especially like to see what my children and their friends (who have in recent years entered adulthood) have to say. It's fun to watch them take on the world. So if blogging is for the young - I've decided to let myself be young - at least in writing.
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