by debidrecksler | Sep 9, 2009 | Human Interest
Every once in a while, I meet someone whose smile could light up a room even during a power failure. The first time I met Karen Dion, a cashier at Ryan’s Grill, Buffet & Bakery on Brevard Road in Asheville, she gave me one of those mega wattage smiles and...
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 26, 2009 | Human Interest
When I moved into my new townhome last winter, I ordered cable television and internet access from Charter Communications. I was a first time customer and was offered a special price for six months. At the end of the six months when my price increased, I called the...
by debidrecksler | Aug 24, 2009 | Human Interest
We live in a world where words are as disposable as the trash we throw away each day. Sound harsh? Think of the times you have had words spoken to you that ended up having no credibility like “No problem, I’ll take care of the situation” or...
