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I am a tree. Or a poor imitation of a circus clown. Hard to tell which. Help me please.

  Dear Sir/Madam/possible inheritor of $5,000,000 from a Ugandan Prince Do you ever have those days where your creativity feels stifled in your windowless, soulless, office?  Do you feel like you need light to grow and thrive?  Like a tree?  I am a tree trapped in a box with no soul. Sometimes you just need… Continue reading I am a tree. Or a poor imitation of a circus clown. Hard to tell which. Help me please.

Random Stories, Work and Career Advice

Do not ship puppies interstate, but if you do make sure you put a sandwich in the box

The other day I got a phone call that amused me for the rest of the day.  To be honest, as I sit here telling you about it, I’m still pretty amused at myself.  My job can get a little monotonous and sometimes I’m just looking for small ways to keep myself smiling. Things to… Continue reading Do not ship puppies interstate, but if you do make sure you put a sandwich in the box

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Important Work Phone Call

I called my friend in another office to ask her a very important grammar question, because you don’t want internal emails to Head Office to go out without proofing them first.  That’s just unprofessional, People!  And I’m all about looking professional.  That’s why I’m the boss.  No really. “Okay.  Important Question.  You know what a… Continue reading Important Work Phone Call