Fandango’s Provocative Question #59 What does it mean to you in the 21st century to be well-educated? When I was growing up, you had to get good grades in school. You needed them so you’d be better positioned to get… Read More ›
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KIDS SAY THE DARNEDEST THINGS – Marilyn Armstrong
My kid will turn 51 in May, but he still says the darnedest things. “Why,” he asked me, “When I was a kid didn’t you tell me getting old was going to be such a bummer?” “Because we didn’t know…. Read More ›
WORK! – Marilyn Armstrong
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NOT WORTH THE PAPER IT’S WRITTEN ON – Marilyn Armstrong
It was Samuel Goldwyn who supposedly said that “a verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.” He had a point. Almost everything is done online these days from legal papers to mortgages. Job offers, book deals, major purchases… Read More ›
I’M STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT – Marilyn Armstrong
One of the many things I learned while working for a living was “never let them know how good you really are.” It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Moreover, I’ve always been more fond of family and friends… Read More ›
GAFFES OF AN ICONIC NAME DROPPER – Garry Armstrong
About the title of this post: “Gaffe” sounds nicer than “mind-numbing stupidity.” On the other hand, “iconic” doesn’t resonate well with “name-dropper.” A bit of sarcasm, a hint of irony. Just trying to make sure you’re really reading this one. I… Read More ›
THE NIGHTMARE JOBS OF YOUTH – Marilyn Armstrong
I complain about getting old, but occasionally, I remember being young wasn’t exactly perfect, either. Mostly, it was work. Men were one problem (especially the men AT work), but work itself and some of the monsters who ran the companies… Read More ›
WOMENS’ ROLES IN JAPAN – CHANGE AND STAGNATION – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Many things have changed in Japan since WWII but many things have also stayed the same. This dichotomy is creating unwanted trends and having far reaching consequences for the entire country. Certain cultural expectations have remained static over time. Employees… Read More ›
SOME STUFF NEEDS INVENTING – Marilyn Armstrong
In a world where we are launching cars and other vehicles that can drive themselves, why can’t anyone create a pump for soap, shampoo, hand cream, and other gooey stuff that will keep working until the bottle is actually empty?… Read More ›
OOPS! – Marilyn Armstrong
So there I was. The chief and only salesperson in a lovely furniture store. A charming couple came in looking for new furniture for their recently renovated home. I congratulated her on the (it was so obvious) upcoming birth of… Read More ›
THE MANUAL YOU DON’T HAVE – Marilyn Armstrong
Last night, someone I know and who should know better, complained that Olympus, from whom he bought his camera, should fire the tech writer. Because there was no manual. There was a booklet that listed the options but didn’t explain… Read More ›
FORTHRIGHT – MALE VS. FEMALE – Marilyn Armstrong
FOWC with Fandango — Forthright When a man is forthright, he is energetic and ambitious. He gets a lot of slaps on the back and with a tidbit of luck, he winds up running the place. Or a piece of it,… Read More ›
