Minimalists in the Workplace

It baffles me that some people in the workplace are minimalists. They take no initiative, and have to be constantly told what to do. To make matters worse, they are reactive in their approach and they make silly mistakes because they are not … [Read more...]

Nightmare at the DMV

We have all heard the jokes about the DMV — It is America's least favorite place. My son recently had a 2:15 driving appointment, and we were advised to arrive 15 minutes early. Allowing absolutely or anything to go wrong (and no opportunity to … [Read more...]

Immigrants in London

The sights and sounds of London have been spectacular, yet exhausting! It is the human stories that have really touched my life. The  stories of immigrants who left families in India, Pakistan, Croatia, and Bangladesh to make lives for themselves. … [Read more...]

Working Behind the Scenes

I was driving through Plant City today and saw Mexican workers burning the plastic in the strawberry fields, getting ready to till the soil for the next harvest of fruits and vegetables. I have always been quietly impressed with the Mexican work … [Read more...]