Last week, during a Twitter chat with Snapchat enthusiasts, I mentioned that I’d like to interview Krampus, Santa and Rudolph’s elf friend who wanted to be an orthodontist (actually it’s a dentist, but I digress…) Less than sixty seconds later, I learned that Krampus is watching me! What I’m Doing About It Since I’m already on…
Author: Amanda L. Ray
I’m Still Grateful for Heroes
Today, I’m focused on gratitude, and I invite you to join me. Fifteen years later, I’m still grateful for the heroes of September 11th — the people who stepped up to save lives when they were free to choose another path. This song seems like a good way to keep that in mind on a Monday morning. As…
What We Mean by #NeverForget
Fifteen years ago today, we all lost something. For friends, colleagues and loved ones in New York, D.C. — and the departure/destination cities of U.S. flights — the impact is almost unimaginable. No matter where you were, you probably remember that awful day. We shared shock, horror and despair as a collective, American experience. It broke our hearts….
Avoiding the Subject Doesn’t Make it Disappear
When was the last time you played hide and seek? Have you ever played with a small child? If so, you may recall that some little ones believe you can’t see them if they can’t see you… We’ve all grown out of that belief, but have we really grown out of the behavior? Many of us still “hide our eyes”…
What’s Your Appetite for Apps?
In a recent post, I shared informal research on U.S. consumers’ habits with choosing and downloading smartphone apps. Nearly half of the survey respondents said they only opt for free apps, and nearly a third said that they carefully evaluate their choices… That made me wonder: How many apps do most people actually have? A…
Five Things You May Not Know About Credit Unions
When it comes to where you park your paychecks, your savings, loans and other financial necessities, the options for providers seem almost infinite… One question that comes to mind is whether to work with a credit union or a bank to handle your personal finances. This infographic provided by NSWC Federal Credit Union provides a…
If Smartphone Apps Were Cookies…
Since we’re all celebrating 45 great years with Sesame Street this week — including the show’s many beloved characters — today’s post is focused on a question Cookie Monster would probably find fascinating: “If smartphone apps were cookies, how would you describe your habits with choosing/downloading them?” I posed this question via an informal survey…
Infographic: Top Three Benefits Pets Provide to Seniors
As the U.S. population ages, many of us are noticing shifts in the lives and lifestyles of our grandparents, parents, relatives and friends who are older Americans. This reality is part of a broad U.S. population shift that’s underway: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is forecast…
Go Solo Me! 