Without question, watching Barack Obama be sworn in as our 44th President of the United States was an experience I will never forget. We spent the day at the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum in Boston (aka Dorchester for you locals) and I can’t think of a better place to spend it. It had [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Why no sassy boots, Michelle?
Posted in Humor, Politics on January 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Inauguration Day: Using hope as a strategy
Posted in Careers, Politics on January 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As our 44th President is sworn into office this morning, I, like much of America, and the world, am hopeful for a better future. As the economy continues to spiral downward it’s a tough mantra to follow, but for many, hope is the only strategy. For those of us who have lost jobs as a [...]
Watch Obama be sworn in at your local library
Posted in Education, Politics on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As much as I would love to be at Barack Obama’s inauguration on Tuesday, the fact is, I cannot handle the crowds. I took my daughter to the Million Mom March in Washington, DC years ago and if there’s one thing I learned that day it’s that being in the middle of 100,000 people is way out [...]
Yeah, it was worth getting up at 4 a.m.
Posted in Careers, Education on January 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Rita the registered nurse thought it was a pretty productive way to spend a morning. Ditto that. When we emerged from the second floor elevator at the Sheraton Hotel at 6:10 this morning, there were already 800 people in line. Sharply dressed. Leather portfolios in hand. Brian, a GMA producer passed out lifesaver mints. [...]
I just want to meet Robin Roberts
Posted in Careers on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s a job fair this Wednesday in Boston. I’m anxious to see what’s really up with these things and if people are finding jobs beyond telemarketer or Home Depot associate. More than that, I’m curious to see the lineup of companies and what they’re offering. I’ll keep you posted. And, let me know if you plan [...]
Where do I begin?
Posted in Humor on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I had this idea at 3 a.m. this morning that I would start a blog and chronicle my job search. This thought kept me up half the night. I have nothing else to think about now that I have no job. One of the few benefits of not having a job that requires I leave [...]
