January 19, 2009 | 3 comments
With the unemployment rate rising, corporate lay-offs dominating economic news, and workers wondering about job security, this is an opportune time to elevate one’s understanding of what it means to be employed. People frequently think of employment as a secured
January 2, 2009 | 5 comments
The greeting “Happy New Year,” has been flowing freely and abundantly this past week as people anticipate a new set of months to twirl through on their calendar. When the past has been a struggle, as it has been for
October 16, 2008 | 5 comments
With elections for a president fast approaching in the United States, there is much discussion and concern about which candidate should be elected into office. McCain or Obama? And opinions fly in all directions about who is most qualified and
August 25, 2008 | 2 comments
While driving through another Swiss village, our tour guide pointed to a monastery on a hill in the distance. She said that her group used to visit that building years ago, but had ceased visiting it. In a moment of
August 24, 2008 | 1 comment
While traveling through Switzerland, I have been impressed with how much time and resources that have gone into protecting the land from invading enemies over the centuries. There are castles everywhere! Yesterday, we stopped at a viewpoint while going over