Tricia

Preparing for Labor Day

School is starting through out the country. This means summer will be ending soon. No more staying up late and being carefree.  Time to get ready to hit the books. This also means Labor Day is coming up. Families are preparing to relax with activities, picnics, parades and maybe some fireworks. Law enforcement is also getting ready for the Labor Day weekend. The United States Department of Transportation...

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Why do you comment?

I like reading comments and leaving my own as a way of interacting. It can be for a number of reasons: I like a picture you took To say Congratulations To ask a question Your post was useful to me and I want to say thanks You wrote something that made me think Just to say hi You asked for opinions on something I want to add the conversation I would not write a comment to bully someone or make them feel...

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1 down, 3 to go

Today is the first day of school for Jazz. She is in the 11th grade.Wow. I am trying not to tear up but she is really growing up. Jazz started her first job this summer and even did her own school shopping. I am pretty sure in a few months she will have her driver’s license. I  am so lucky she let me take the first day of school pictures. I wonder will I be able to sneak and take some...

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Yet another post about customer service

Since my kids were little I taught my kids manners. Always say please and thank you, respect everyone, make sure you are always polite. No exceptions. That is what my Grandmother taught me.  I guess it is working because I always get compliments about how well mannered my children are. When I was in high school and got my first job I learned how to give great customer service. And this was years ago,...

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A nice weekend

This weekend was busy but it was nice. It started off with taking TJ to tap classes. He participated in the 2010 Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap Competition. TJ made it to the semi-finals Swing dancing part. He was given a scholarship to take tap classes at Danceworks for the summer. Parents aren’t allowed to watch during the classes but since it is almost over the whole family was able to come. He looked...