When Beginning A New Relationship, I Believe In Putting My Worst Foot Forward: A Love Story

Last month, The Queen and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. Holy cow! If you’d been with us the night we met, you probably would not have expected us to make it this far.

Want to hear a funny story? Grab a beverage and pull up a chair…

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A Dark Day… Avengers Disassembled

I’ve been holding out hope that Syracuse would get the 11 film, 27 hour Ultimate Marvel Marathon. Sadly, today my dreams were crushed.

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Developing Yourself Through Social Media within the Workplace

[I was honored to be asked to speak at a seminar my company conducted this past week titled “Developing Yourself Through Social Media within the Workplace”. I spoke for a few minutes on finding your voice and being authentic. If you’re joining me recently here at Chez TMPinSYR, this also serves as a nice introduction to my pursuit of a dream here on my blog. Enjoy!]

Who are you and what do you want to say?

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Cry Havoc, and Let Slip the Grumpy Cats of War; or, The Battle for Net Neutrality

Grumpy Cat supports Net Neutrality.

Opposed to Net Neutrality? Grumpy Cat would have words with you. Words that are all “No”.

What is this Net Neutrality? Why should I care?

Imagine this. As a consumer, you’ve always purchased your widgets from Widgets ‘R Us. Everyone you know gets their widgets from them. They are the first company you think of when you think ‘widgets’. Come to think of it, they are the only name you think of when you think of ‘widgets’. Maybe that’s because they are the only company that makes them…

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Go Ahead – Make Someone Else’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Have you picked out your valentines and thought of everyone? You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to bring a little happiness into the world, do you?

Making sure that the people around you know that you support Diversity and Inclusion – where you stand – might be the most important valentine that you give this year!

I support Diversity and Inclusion – and I support ACRHealth and the Q Center! Please take a look at the good work they do at ACR Health and maybe kick in a buck or two!

How do the actions you take reveal your character? Be visible in your support for Diversity and Inclusion!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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