Tag: Work
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I’ll Never Live Up to the Call
If I were fearless, I would fly out to battle With a clarion call, Chainmail flashing in A glint of the sun, My sapphire sword Slicing cleanly through Injustice, Lies, greed. But I have no sword, no scales, No battle trumpet, Only a pen, a degree, And an ancestry made up of little chains— Like vines ... -
Myths of the Neighborhood Store Part 1: Root Beer Massacre
The first of many tales from a store where weirder than normal things happen. -
When to Quit
There’s a lot of hype surrounding committing and not quitting, being dedicated to your work, and general over-busyness. But there are also times to consider quitting. Resigning is not giving up. It’s taking back your time and energy and using it for better purposes. We all get frustrated or worn out, even doing things we ... -
Finding The Right Team
For over a decade, I worked for one company. I went through two lateral moves, but none of them were promotions. I was with one team for six years, so I thought I was golden. I knew quite a bit about the company, how things worked, and I did my job well. Until one day ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 9
My childhood memories end abruptly when the setting sun catches my eye. My escort and I decide to return to our hotel room and go to bed for the night. We fall asleep the instant our bodies lay in the soft beds. Once again, I find myself dreaming. I’m naked and floating in a large ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 8
My heart skips a beat as I see the pink dot flying away. I nearly leap out of my beach chair, but a closer look reveals it to be a small balloon that left a child’s grasp. I sigh and lie on my back in the shade. Listening to the gentle waves landing on the ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 7
We wander into our hotel room and lay on our beds. I look out the window and notice the sun is still high up. I go over the morning’s events in my mind. The encounter with the flamingo never leaves my thoughts. My escort breaks my concentration. “How are you feeling now?” I sigh deeply. ... -
Manifestation Requires Perspiration
I have no motivation this week. My birthday is this Saturday. So I want to sit in my pajamas and watch Food Network shows. I made goals at the beginning of the year, and I feel like all I’ve done is schedule appointments for the things I need. It’s only been a month, and I ... -
The Benefits Of Being A Weekend Warrior
Everybody loves Friday. It is the day associated with happy hours, taking off early, and sighs of relief. I treat Fridays like Wednesday. I’ve been in the Customer Service industry since I was 15. Working weekends is something that I’ve grown used to, but am still frustrated by. There are obvious downsides to never being ... -
Will You Accept This Submission?
I’m the type of person who hates failing. The idea of getting behind, or not turning in good quality work makes me anxious. I’ve always prided myself on being able to check in with myself. There have always been certain aspects of my personality I knew without a doubt. My “talent” as a writer is ...
