Category Archives: January 2012

Still On The Fence?

Posted on January 2, 2012

Fido wants to play, so you oblige by taking her for a walk. After tossing the Frisbee for a while, you let her run on a dirt trail through the beautiful yard you perfected during the dog days of summer. … Continue reading →

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Mirroring Exemplary Behavior

Posted on January 2, 2012

In the spirit of the season, most of us look to the new year as an opportunity to reflect on our jobs. For some, this raises questions like “Is it time to move to a new company or even to … Continue reading →

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New ADA Aquatic Regulations

Posted on January 2, 2012

Making commercial swimming pools more accessible to the public achieves a two-fold purpose: complying with the new standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodating a more diverse clientele. “Providing a greater level of accessibility…is just good business,” … Continue reading →

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“Get Off My Bus!”

Posted on January 2, 2012

It is late August, 2011, as I write this missive, but it is as though I am scribing it through a fog of the past, from 35 years ago. Strange, I know. Though it’s difficult to accept, it was 35 … Continue reading →

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Become A Moral Compass

Posted on January 2, 2012

During a routine check-up recently, it was discovered that I had a high blood-pressure episode, so the doctor thought best to monitor the pressure overnight. In a matter of minutes, I was promoted from hospital visitor to hospital patient. I … Continue reading →

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