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You Don't Need No Stinking Coffee-Badges! Sep. 26, 2024
If you work at Amazon, my sympathies. Andy Jassy, the CEO of the retail behemoth, just issued an uka... Read More
A Transcript of Trying To Cancel Internet Sep. 21, 2024
The following is an only slightly modified account of a recent attempt to sever internet and cable ... Read More
Don't Just Sit There. Retire. Sep. 19, 2024
You can see it. You can taste it. You can sit it on your lap and tickle its toes. Retirement! Sweet ... Read More
Cats Are Having a Redemption Arc Sep. 14, 2024
Imagine being a cat right now. One minute, you're minding your own business for 12 hours in a closet... Read More
Reproductive Health Care Is a Human Right Sep. 08, 2024
In 2024, reproductive health care is at a critical juncture for women, and as a millennial, I've wit... Read More
Water Will Heal Me Sep. 07, 2024
I stood inside 7-Eleven on my way to the office, staring dead-eyed at the drink case and reaching fo... Read More
In the Chaos of Moving, Finding Goodbye Aug. 31, 2024
I am moving to a new house a few miles away. Apologies to my neighbors who are finding out by readin... Read More
Move Over, Sam Spade. The HR Supersleuth is Here. Aug. 29, 2024
"2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Workplace Investigations: How to Conduct Your Investigation like a Pro." ... Read More
It's Jonathan Franzen's Fault That I Don't Like Him Aug. 24, 2024
I hate Jonathan Franzen. I know, I know, he's a Great Author(TM). Super talented, apparently. But I ... Read More
Rules for Inviting Me to Game Night Aug. 24, 2024
We recently received an invitation to a friend's house for game night. "Great," I told my husband. "... Read More
Managing To Be a Manager Aug. 22, 2024
Let's face it: It's taken a lot of time and effort for you to become the perfect employee. And it h... Read More
She Was a Good Dog Aug. 18, 2024
My dog, who emitted her typical deep sigh seconds before the medicine stopped her heart, just didn't... Read More
A Prayer for a New School Year Aug. 17, 2024
New school year, work your magic. Bring on the perfectly plaited braids and buns topped with bows, t... Read More
Reference This Aug. 15, 2024
When are they going to pop the question? I'm not talking trivialities, like when your sweetie asks,... Read More
Why Tim Walz Is a Florida Man Aug. 10, 2024
As a mere regular person, I don't know how political vetting works. I picture an episode of "Veep." ... Read More
When Your PIP Becomes a RIP Aug. 08, 2024
You didn't do anything wrong. Not much, anyway. And what you did screw up really wasn't your fault.... Read More
Asking Too Much From Our Imperfect Systems Aug. 04, 2024
I've been breaking my noggin over some proposed ordinances the last few weeks, asking nearly everyon... Read More
How To Lose Weight With No Effort (You Can't) Aug. 03, 2024
I've lost a little bit of weight lately, and when people ask how, I tell them it's easy. You just cu... Read More
Why the Olympics Are the Perfect Distraction Aug. 03, 2024
The word "dissociation" gets bandied about in these chaotic times, usually in context of watching fo... Read More
Is Your Boss a Lunchable? Aug. 01, 2024
What could be more risky than having lunch with your boss? It could certainly go well, giving you t... Read More
