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Social Situations

On Being Invited

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Monday, October 25th, 2010
Author:
ccSteve

Or dis-invited… This came to mind when I received a recent invitation to an event, so I’m keeping the positive outlook on it – it feels good to be invited. I don’t care if you can or can’t make the event, meeting, or party, it’s nice to be included and for someone else to have [...]

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Other People’s Messes

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Monday, July 5th, 2010
Author:
ccSteve

Cleaning up after yourself Another week, another reason to mow the lawn, and another round of cleaning up after the dog before that. Yes, we’re dog owners – and we manage all of those aspects of ownership that come along with it. But I’m still unhappy picking up after other dog owners…

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I Doubt It

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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Author:
ccSteve

What do you see? My daughter has discovered this card game that is also named after one of the products of male cattle… And it’s an interesting study into lying. Can you lie convincingly, or can you tell the truth in such a manner that someone else will think you’re lying? Or beyond that, can [...]

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Everyone networks with an Agenda

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Monday, December 17th, 2007
Author:
ccSteve

Do you keep others in mind when you network? My first real encounter with a great networker came back in the 90′s when I switched jobs and spent a great deal of time with Fred. Fred knew something about anything that was going on, and with a little effort, could find out much more. He [...]

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Three Dads at the Bus Stop

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Monday, September 24th, 2007
Author:
ccSteve

Not a mom in sight… It was the beginning of what promised to be another beautiful day. Parents chatting about the coming day, kids running around waiting for the bus. That’s when it hit me. There wasn’t a mother in sight. For at least several days a week, every week of this school year, there’ll [...]

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