Some of us are more excited about #Caturday than others.

A guy playing guitar on Lake Michigan.

I was very lucky to grow up in a family that taught my sister and me to be independent, strong willed, and compassionate towards our fellow humans. My parents instilled the values of helping others by

The beginning of the end (of summer). My Thursday #colorchallenge entry. Photo by me, taken yesterday. The first fall leaf juxtaposed by the bright, verdant landscape of a university campus.

It all comes down to this: don't be an asshole. I have four basic rules which have served me well: 1- Don't be an asshole. 2- Assume others aren't assholes; assume actions are done with love, or at least

Hey Steemers! Nice to meet you! I'm Barb. I read/ listen to about 70 books a year, usually on history, Buddhism, science fiction, historical fiction, and humor. I'm intellectually curious, love learning,

Yesterday @cleb asked me to answer what traits I look for when I'm hiring. When I'm hiring, it's for an entry- level or mid- level position, someone who has to do a little bit of everything. Fundraisers

I recently received a promotion and now I'm hiring my own replacement. I've been a hiring manager before, but mostly just part time student help. This is the first time my candidate pool is international.

Sometimes the angriest people are the best meditators. Serenity Now. The first time I noticed this was when my MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) trainer lost his temper. He later said it was on