by debidrecksler | Mar 1, 2009 | Economy
As always, I ate Sunday breakfast listening to “This Week” hosted by George Stephanopoulos. Today’s guest was Peter Orszag, Office of Management and Budget Director. Orszag said ..The President’s $3.6 trillion budget proposal may increase...
by debidrecksler | Feb 28, 2009 | Business
Tonight I attended a ribbon cutting/networking event for two new businesses that opened recently in downtown Asheville. It was one of the best events I have attended since opening my chocolate business nine years ago. The energy in the room was full throttle and...
by debidrecksler | Feb 24, 2009 | Business
What happens when the job you were hired to do and the salary and/or bonuses you were promised get compromised by an employer who suffers from a sudden case of brain fog?My advice…Nip it in the bud as quickly as possible or the situation will only get worse....
by debidrecksler | Feb 22, 2009 | Consumer
My son The Attorney called me yesterday… He was aggravated because for the second time in weeks, he ordered sandwiches at a fast food establishment and needed a magnifying glass to find the meat.I am not surprised that the fast food industry has jumped on the...
by debidrecksler | Feb 21, 2009 | Business
With all the economic woes in this country, I believe it’s a perfect time for businesses to work on improving customer service skills. Even if numbers are down and things are looking bleak, businesses need to stay focused on the customers who have remained loyal...
by debidrecksler | Feb 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is exciting…I’m writing this from the new townhome where my upstairs office now faces a beautiful mountain scene. On this very chilly morning, the sun is warming my face as I contemplate whether to get to work or sit back and enjoy the view.I feel...
by debidrecksler | Feb 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow the movers are coming to move the heaviest pieces of furniture including the piano. I debated about selling the piano since the children are all grown but somehow I couldn’t imagine living without it. I have memories going back to when I was a tiny tot...
by debidrecksler | Feb 10, 2009 | Economy
I have a brilliant idea…Why not give every American citizen 1 million dollars from the $838 billion dollars that is being dispersed as part of the 2009 economic stimulus package….and allow us to decide how it is spent.I promise you that the average...
by debidrecksler | Feb 9, 2009 | Human Interest
Tonight, the hubby and I took a break from moving to have dinner at our new favorite hangout and as usual we met some really interesting people.First we shared some stimulating conversation with a retired couple about the economic situation in this country and then we...
by debidrecksler | Feb 7, 2009 | Human Interest
As a writer, my life is experienced multi dimensionally. I find stories without searching for them…They unfold in front of me.The other day, I watched as a young man in a worn uniform scooped a little girl up in his arms. The child was focused on a young woman...
