by Norma Thatcher | Feb 27, 2018 | Humor, Inspirational, Professional Image, Thought provoking
I was near the end of telling my husband the story of the two blouses I’d bought at a consignment store. I mean, it was a super deal on two new designer name blouses: 75% off AND buy one, get one free. My total for the two was less than four bucks. I take pride in my...
by Norma Thatcher | Feb 10, 2018 | Healthy Living, Humor, Thought provoking, Words
It cracks me up when one study comes out with a “finding” and suddenly various news outlets begin touting the new “evidence” as scientific gospel. Case in point: In July 2015 a study from Tokyo was presented at the Association for the Scientific Study of...
by Norma Thatcher | Jan 27, 2018 | Healthy Living, Humor, Inspirational, Love
Today was the best day yet in my volunteer role as a pet therapy representative at our local hospital. Of course, the dog Rosie gets 100% of the credit; I’m just a tag-along with Rosie and her owner. When I knock on a patient’s door and ask, “Would you like a visit...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 28, 2017 | Christmas, Humor
I’m not sure how many bloggers reach the point of writing about poop. I may be the first. Advent begins this Sunday, so rest assured I’ll be back to writing more inspirational pieces than this one. But it’s good to find time to laugh. I weighed the decision carefully...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 25, 2017 | Humor, Thought provoking
Psychologist Vicky Williamson says that the problem happens to nearly 90% of people every week. It’s the dreaded ear worm. You know what I’m talking about. You’re going about your day and you suddenly realize you’ve been singing the same song in your head over and...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 7, 2017 | Humor, Leadership, Thought provoking
Are you aware of the latest “must have” accessory in the businessman’s wardrobe? An executive backpack. According to an article in the October 19th Wall Street Journal, businessmen are switching from briefcases to backpacks. Not just any old backpack will do, of...