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Today’s blog post is about going with the flow, but before I get into it, here’s a definition on what it means. To go with the flow means you let things happen or let other people tell you what to do, rather than trying to control what happens yourself. In my current job and atContinue reading “Go With The (Work) Flow”

Back in the Fall of 2007, my mom and I were out shopping at Westmoreland Mall. This was back when they had bookstores still in the mall. We stopped at Borders (formerly Waldenbooks). This was back when I was just out of college and trying to figure out what to do with my life. IContinue reading “What’s Cooking w/ my new Betty Crocker Cookbook”

It took me six months to use my Amazon Gift Cards from Christmas but a week to use the one I got for my birthday. Go figure! Anyway, when I was finally ready to spend the ones from Christmas, I used part of them on a book by Miranda Lambert. The book is part cookbook,Continue reading “Learning about Family from Miranda Lambert’s book”

For 13 years I traveled for my job as an inventory associate for WIS International. I worked out of the Pittsburgh Office (3609) so most of our trips were in Pennsylvania with a few occasional trips to West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland. I got to see many places, and some very scenic. The countryside inContinue reading “Taking the Scenic Route”

Today I celebrated my birthday and had lunch…. In style. Originally we were going to eat lunch at the Olive Garden but Mom asked me if I wanted to trade up for a better dining experience. So I agreed and we went to EDO Hibachi Bar and Restaurant. The Japanese restaurant is located behind WestmorelandContinue reading “James the Food Slayer: Edo Hibachi Steak House & Bar”

Recently, I’ve gone on a country music kick. Pardon the pun, but isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve been listening off and on to country since I was 12 years old when my mother introduced me to Garth Brooks while we were in the car (our old 1988 Dodge minivan). It was his self-titled debut albumContinue reading “Gone Country and Slayin’ It”

Last night was our first Greensburg Toastmasters meeting of the new year. It was also my first meeting as President of the club. It’s not my first rodeo (12 years strong as a Toastmaster) and this is third time leading my home club. Overall, the first meeting of the new Toastmaster year was a smashingContinue reading “Greensburg Toastmasters… A Club of Champions”

So far this Fourth of July/birthday weekend hasn’t been too bad. In spite of the annual picnic being cancelled due to rain, we still had a good time on Sunday. Last night we put together a bonfire outside and made our very own mountain pies. They were very good. It brought me back to theContinue reading “My Fourth… so far”

Just like that, welcome to the second half of 2023. It felt like we were just celebrating the New Year and now it’s almost the Fourth of July. I really don’t know what this month has planned for me other than, I’m beginning my term as President of Greensburg Toastmasters. First meeting of the newContinue reading “Hello July!”

When you’re in college and the school year is about to come to an end, you now have options. One is to work the whole summer to make money and pay for school (tuition, books, room and board); have an internship lined up that will help you get real world experience; or, take summer classesContinue reading “Summer: 20 Years Later”