Worker Bee Complaints

Steak House Service at 2-for-1 Taco Night Price

by Goddess on February 8, 2010

I haven’t been happy with how my work’s gone lately. I’ve been trying to blog it out–figure out what the Hell I’m doing wrong, what isn’t working for me to fix it–and mostly find I end up sounding (and feeling) like a big whiny-ass, if you wanna know the truth. [continue…]

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Captain Safety

Captain Safety is My New Babysitter

by Goddess on January 30, 2010

When my daughter moved, she put my husband in charge of watching me. Yeah–watching me. That’s how she said it, too.

“When I’m gone, you’re in charge of watching Mom, Dad. You have to keep her from hurting herself.”

I’m protesting, but I could as well be 4 years old for all the mind being paid. If it wasn’t so funny, I could be offended I’ve just been assigned a babysitter. [continue…]

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You Can’t Spare ‘Em From Growing Up

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You can’t spare your kids from growing up. That’s probably a good thing.

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Hideous Hyperbole Hides Hidden Agendas

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One of my pet peeves: hyperbole and drama-queening it up to manipulate. No freakin’ patience for that, man.

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Get Out of the Way, Sore Losers!

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If you’re losing a client, how about a little class anyway? In other words, trying to make it hard for them to switch providers is a LOUSY business plan.

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Kid’s First Apartment Pics

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Grabbed some pics from the video my daughter sent me of her first place. It made me happy to see what she’s doing and all, and to see a full fridge. Even if a good half of the contents is pop.

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Why I don’t Meddle…

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With my daughter having moved far off, a couple people have asked me if she’s looking for work. I’m sure they think I’m mental when I tell them I have no idea whatsoever, have not asked–and am not planning on asking.

It’s not because it would upset her, or be a touchy subject somehow. She’s straightforward, [...]

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Feeling a Little Naked Online?

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Dixie evaluates the impact of being an independent professional who now allows her personal and professional life collide online. In front of clients and everything…

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