It was the truth I’d been looking for all my life — We didn’t anticipate her dying so quickly. The last I’d heard, she had the cancer under control. Regular treatments and alternative therapies had kept her strong and active. The phone call from her daughter telling me my niece was suddenly bedridden and struggling to breathe came as a surprise. Not that I didn’t anticipate the call —…

The Great Resignation was only a sign of what’s to come! — Near the end of my senior year at Arizona State University, I was facing lots of decisions — most of them centered on the job market. I was knee-deep in debt (due to my student loan), had exhausted my savings, and had no other financial resources beyond the two part-time…

Fair warning — life may have something else in mind — It’s a large part of the American Dream — working hard, building financial security, and looking forward to retirement, a time when life is lived to its fullest. At least, that’s the promise. And yes, lots of folks continue to embrace the concept of delayed gratification as a core belief, structuring their lives to conform…

Welcome to Dumb-ville, where residents not only celebrate ignorance but have chosen to embrace it as a lifestyle! — Remember the recently elected congressman, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R- Ala), who was asked to name the three branches of our government? His answer, “the House, the Senate, and the Executive,” would have been funny if it didn’t sadly illustrate the huge educational deficit that exists for a large segment of…

The ship of democracy has hit an iceberg, and we’re taking on water fast… — My sixty-year-old nephew is sure it’s going to happen. Battle lines are being drawn. Republicans against Democrats. Conservatives against Liberals. He’s certain it’s only a matter of time before “enforcers” will begin knocking on doors confiscating guns, gold, and any loose cash they find hidden under the mattress. Under the guise and authority of liberal policies and political overreach…

When it comes to religion, some of us are doing the best we can — without going to church! — Religion . . . Mine came from a little two-story church with gray brick walls, a high-pitched roof, and an imposing flight of wide concrete entry stairs that provided each parishioner with a mini-workout before they entered the building. Inside, a polished wood floor sloped toward the front of the building where a small…

Before confronting the offender, determine their intentions and how their actions will impact your career — Over the last few months, there have been several articles on Medium about plagiarism — specifically calling out those writers who have taken original work, in whole or in part, and republishing it as their own. And when it happens, it’s nothing short of intellectual property theft. The usual advice…

The job market is changing — FAST! Here are the warning signs that indicate your job could be in serious jeopardy — There’s little doubt about why so many workers have recently left their jobs. Some are looking for a better “fit” in the job market. Others weren’t satisfied with company policy or low wages. Still others left because there were few, if any, opportunities for advancement. The collective rationale to resign and search for greener pastures has overwhelmingly been the result of a personal…

Biting the hand that feeds you can come back to haunt you — Every once in a while, I read an article disparaging Medium’s method of calculating a writer’s income, the process of distribution, or some other aspect of how the platform is managed. The fact that Medium puts up with being criticized, maligned, and vilified — and is then expected to pay the writer for it — fascinates me. I can only say to those who are not happy here, show me another platform that allows its writers…