Working on a Sunday afternoon in the summer. Ouch. OK, now you know that my title was sarcastic. Being self-employed is fantastic most of the time. But, as with everything, there are downsides. The wife is napping and I am at the office working out my keyboard. In the summer, I usually avoid the office …

It’s mid-August and about the time that I start treating every hot day like it is the last day of summer.  This year though, it REALLY feels that way.  Our 10-day forecast is depressing.  Since today might just be the last day of summer … and since it is already well into the afternoon … we are …

I am a tough act to follow when it comes to our company parties and unfortunately for me, I keep having to follow myself.  Our parties tend to be rather delish.  The summer party is a lot of work since I do all the cooking and hosting.  But, I don’t mind … company parties are …