Monthly Archives: July 2011

Need a Job? Need Not Apply.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

Hers: According to the NY Times, hundreds of employers across this country are not only discriminating against the unemployed, but advertising it in their job listings. They are only considering job candidates who are currently employed. Really? Please pass the … Continue reading →

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Yeah, it’s a Little Warm: Counting Our Blessings

Posted on July 22, 2011 by admin

Hers: It’s a bit toasty out there, even for this Miami native who went to school in Texas. But in the spirit of our blog which ends every post by counting a blessing, I feel compelled to repost my friend … Continue reading →

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Take a Hike

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

  Dave and I have always enjoyed hiking (in fact, one of our first dates was trekking through fall leaves in Bear Mountain) and we’re thrilled that our boys are at an age where we can get the whole family … Continue reading →

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View From the Jitney

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

His: Sometimes – okay, often – I find myself complaining about the commute with my fellow train buddies. Delays, missing the train by a minute, random schedule changes. Just the other day, I was riding the jitney home from the … Continue reading →

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My Good Fortune

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

Hers: Sometimes wisdom hits you over a plate of chicken and broccoli. (And sometimes you have to take it all with a gram of soy sauce. As in the case of our 4-year-old’s fortune: Your love life will take an … Continue reading →

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When Layups Turn Into Layoffs

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin

His: The NBA lockout went into effect at midnight this past Thursday, putting the 11-12 season on hold. This is bad news. I mean this not from a sports perspective (I’m not a basketball fan, though bummer for those who … Continue reading →

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