by debidrecksler | Sep 7, 2009 | Human Interest
Many Americans have no idea why we celebrate Labor Day or how it originated. I thought it would be interesting to share what I learned while researching the holiday.A big thank-you to all the folks who are “laboring” today, including my husband,...
by debidrecksler | Sep 4, 2009 | Human Interest
The other day I read the funniest Facebook entry regarding a telephone conversation. A man made a call to a cable company and when he finished his business and went to hang up, he said “love you” to the operator. He didn’t even realize he did it,...
by debidrecksler | Sep 2, 2009 | Human Interest
It is important to have realistic expectations of things you want to accomplish whether personally or professionally. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure.Take going on a diet for an example.”I’ve got to lose weight as fast as I can,”...
by debidrecksler | Aug 31, 2009 | Comedy
Friday night, I performed my comedy at a busy pub mostly filled with a crowd young enough to be my children. At my age, that would include anyone 40 and under! I knew it was going to be tough to be heard over all the noise and action. Having a powerful microphone...
by debidrecksler | Aug 28, 2009 | Comedy
Tonight, I will be acting as MC/comic for a local show. My loyal readers will remember when I made my comic “comeback” almost a year ago. It had been a few years since I had performed and I was excited but nervous how folks would react. Once I got on that...
