August 2008 - Posts

• A Built-In Compass

  Cows seem to have it...researchers say it's no bull! Cattle seem to know how to find north and south. A team of researchers studied satellite photos of thousands of cows around the world. Their report says most cattle that were grazing or resting tended Read More... Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 11:03 AM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• I Wish I were Invisible Sometimes...

  ...don't you? When I'm having a bad day, if someone's unhappy and making it well known to me, if the officer who pulled me over has a ticket in mind, or if I've embarrassed myself beyond belief...I just wish I could..."poof"...disappear! Well, Scientists Read More... Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 3:34 PM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• The Convenience of Microwaving While You're Driving?

  An electronics retailer has come out with a microwave that's designed to work in your car so you can pop you're favorite dish into the unit while you drive and whalah...a breakfast burrito, cold pizza, ramen noodles, hotpocket, or oatmeal can be ready Read More... Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 1:52 PM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• "Don't throw that away!"...

  Folks were asking me this morning what I did over the weekend...well, I purged! I got in one of those moods where I wanted to clean the place up, and watch out, when I put my mind to it, if you're sitting in the wrong place, I may load you up for Goodwill... Read More... Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 5:22 PM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• "Keep it Down Would Ya?"

  I read a story about a woman who was sued by her neighbor because the "flushing of her toilet, running up and down the stairs, banging doors shut, and other household noises including ironing (what?!?)" were such a nuisance that eviction was being threatened. Read More... Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 11:18 AM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• The Value of One and All

  I was talking to a staff member last week and we discussed my heartfelt philosophy about the significance and importance of every employee and that even though each role may have varying accountabilities, no matter what your "title" is, each one is very Read More... Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 5:00 PM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• $16,000 for four years of college?

  Well, in 1967 maybe...my husband and I love watching Andy Griffith reruns...just gives me a "feel good" experience, you know, the simple pleasures of life, the warmth of Aunt Bee's kitchen, Andy's easy-going style, Barney's wacky attempts to keep crime Read More... Posted Friday, August 08, 2008 5:06 PM by wholderman | 0 Comments

• Never give up!

  The Summer Olympics will be upon us soon...these events are full of success and gold-medal stories, but many of the sagas did not begin with a victory...here are some inspirational stories about a variety of "winners" and their tenacity and commitment Read More... Posted Sunday, August 03, 2008 11:21 AM by wholderman | 0 Comments