PinnedMember-onlyREALLY, REALLY GREAT IDEA OR REALLY, REALLY CONTROVERSIAL ONEThe gift card industry is nearly a $171B juggernaut. As a company, it would be in a dead heat with AT&T as the 24th largest company in the USA. They practically are in every retail store: Roblox, AT&T, Verizon, Macy’s, Wendy’s, XBOX, etc, etc. …Mental Health Awareness3 min readMental Health Awareness3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMY BALANCE TO WORK IS COOKINGI’m on the go a lot. I remember writing my To Do List ahead of my off day from work. After listing, the total things to do that day summed to 14. Yes, 14. I was like WTW? 14. Let me say it again for the cheap seats: 14. And…Cooking3 min readCooking3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyI LANDED A TRACK FEATURE ON A MUSICIAN’S CDGrowing up, I took band from 6th- 10th grade. I started out on the trumpet, but the band director recommended the trombone. So, my dad and I took the trumpet back to the store and I landed the trombone. It was the gold plated student Bundy. The next day, I…Advice4 min readAdvice4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyDO THE CUSTODIAN A FAVORFor those of you have trouble with your digestive track, after enjoying the delights your lattes with a double shot espresso at Starbucks or pricey coffee destinations, please return home and use your bathroom, please. Messes in stalls could be prevented with a jaunt back to your house to relax…Public Health2 min readPublic Health2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyTHOSE WHO DON’T COOK FOR HOLIDAYS SHOULD WORK THOSE DAYSPreparing for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Labor Day dinners is no small task, run-of-the-mill dinner. Preparators begin a week in advance getting things together to be placed in blenders, mixing bowls, blenders and eventually in ovens, pots, grills and smokers. …Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Mar 16If a Picture Speaks a Thousand Words, What Does This One Say?1.1K29Klara Jane HollowayThe need for drama for tons of people is obvious.The need for drama for tons of people is obvious. From the church to the water cooler at work, to the local parks, getting the so called skinny on someone else, make others believe their own shortcomings are a-okay in society.1 min read1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 16Member-onlyTO ALL GUYS OUT THEREI bumped into a guy who became a widower (70s) just over a month ago. I offered him my deepest condolences. As the conversation neared its end, somehow we got on the subject of money. …Illumination4 min readIllumination4 min read
Feb 24My Last Ridiculous Online Date Made Me Decide To Stop3.7K69Klara Jane HollowayHard to trust anyone on the dating scene.Hard to trust anyone on the dating scene. People really don't know how to view their marriage, relationship, etc. Most people aren't really sold on the people they are with. Make a great non-fiction book, KJH, your can research and write.1 min read1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 18Member-onlyTHE MATRIX: WIRED TO NEED LAWYERS?The world has always been far from a perfect place. Right slab in the middle of human imperfection are attorneys trying to prevent and/or clean up debacles, messes, and disasters that have brought inconvenience or worse to others. Noble acts without a doubt. LAWYERS EVERYWHERE There are 1.3M lawyers in…Lawyers3 min readLawyers3 min read
Feb 2Member-onlyQUIET QUITTERS BEHAVIOR U MIGHT OBSERVE DURING THEIR LAYOFFS?Everyone here has heard of the massive tech layoffs going on the past few months. Hundreds of thousands. Comprising part of the hundreds of thousands of the laid off, are those who just showed up daily and went through the motions. INTERESTING STAT According a Gallup Poll on September 6…Quiet Quitting2 min readQuiet Quitting2 min read