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Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Real Housewives of Charlotte
I must admit that The Real Housewives is one of my guilty pleasures. The women in these series are just too much to be believed. Today I was in Neiman Marcus, Charlotte and had a “Real Housewives” moment. A group … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, Neman Marcus, Panthers, The Real Housewives
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Carter
Today I was assigned to ride Carter at the stables. He is a handsome, sturdy horse, full of muscle with a big round belly that looks like he is full of other stuff, too! Carter’s girth is quite like one … Continue reading
Unemployment
I began the process to start claiming unemployment! I had to spend about an hour on the phone with a guy from the unemployment office while he gathered a lot of information about my employer, pay, etc. He then cross … Continue reading
Outplacement
I returned to the outplacement office this week to attend a presentation made by a local employer that is actually growing quite rapidly and is hiring at a quick clip. They are also currently privately held, so if their growth … Continue reading
Beau!
I rode my favorite horse, Beau, on Thursday for the first time in over six months. I love him to death and it was like we never parted, it was a wonderful ride! Unfortunately, during my absence from the stables, … Continue reading
St. Anthony
A few months ago I visited the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua and mentioned in a post that several years ago I had to repay my mother for a hefty donation she made in honor of Saint Anthony after … Continue reading
Rule Britannia!
Unbelievably, I am still sorting through papers, files, etc! It seems endless! Not only did I have to deal with six months worth of piled up statements and other business letters due to my travels, but I have just been … Continue reading
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Tagged Downton Abbey, Henry VIII, Margaret Thatcher, Meryl Streep, Pillars of the Earth, The Iron Lady, The Tudors
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The top of the hill
I experienced a great shock the other day, it happened at the supermarket. At checkout, the cashier asked me if I was eligible for a senior discount!!! At first, it didn’t register what she was asking me, but then she … Continue reading
Posted in Outplacement
Tagged AARP, career change, retirement, social security, unemployed
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Atelier Joël Robuchon, Paris
I have been purging files and papers, etc., over the last few days. Yesterday I came across a credit card statement from November, 2004 which included a charge from Atelier Joël Robuchon in Paris. I apparently didn’t know who Joël Robuchon … Continue reading
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Tagged Alain Ducasse, Daniel Boulud, Joël Robuchon, José Andrés, Thomas Keller, Top Chef
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Great moments in interviewing!
Today I had my first professional interview in about 15 years! Not only that, but it was directly with the hiring manager of a cream-of-the crop Fortune 100 so I expected it would be difficult. Nothing like jumping right in! … Continue reading
Not Quite a Mid-Life Gap Year 