I write, self-edit and publish most of my blog posts and short essays on my Mac laptop. I’ll find a one- or two-hour block of time and crank out a post, a few times a week.
However, I’m writing this post from my accountant’s office on my Blackberry, using my blog software’s new phone application.… Read the rest
Many people say business cards are becoming obsolete in the age of Google, LinkedIn, Facebook V-Cards and smart phones, though I think the opposite is true. Business cards represent the identity of organizations and individuals, and they create many first physical impressions.… Read the rest
The Super Bowl isn’t over yet! The Cast of Dads jumped on the phone on Super Bowl Sunday to record our latest podcast. Thought you knew the dads? Think again! This episode sure brings out some little known facts about all of us, but confirms one thing: deep down, potty humor is funny to everyone.… Read the rest
Just stumbled across this good interview with Leonard Cohen, filmed at his home in Montreal, Quebec:
“You work here, therefore we own you.”
That’s the modus operandi for many white-collar employee agreements, which often assert that full-time employees should not take on any freelance work. And companies that do permit full-time employees to freelance often require prior written consent.… Read the rest
