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Reminder: Drop, Cover and Hold On
After 20 years without an earthquake above a 6.0 magnitude, Southern California has experienced two. It seems to be a perfect time to remind us all about the Drop, Cover and Hold On instructions officials have created for us. Because of the location of the quakes, on 4 July a 6.4 magnitude and on 5 […]
Online Risks at Home and Work
Today’s life includes frequent use of technology. Smartphones, tablets and the “old fashioned” PC/Mac are a constant in our days. What are online risks at home and work and how may we prepare for them? Let’s question ourselves on a personal level and a professional level today. Cyber attacks are a problem globally. Cities and […]
Emotional Intelligence
Allow me to laugh as I retype this. Yes, I had this post written when my screen went blank! What was on the screen a second ago was gone … How does emotional intelligence apply to this scenario? For starters, years back I may not have laughed so quickly and easily with the “zap – […]
Father’s Day – What I Learned About Alzheimer’s
Today in the US, we celebrate Father’s Day and in June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness is front and center. Interesting for me to link this day and this month, isn’t it? Why? Because some of the greatest lessons I learned came through dad’s Alzheimer’s. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, there are 50 million people worldwide living […]
Do You Ask for Help?
Do you ask for help is possibly a loaded question. Yesterday, I participated as a business mentor for The Foundation of Women Warriors. This amazing non-profit organization in Southern California. The Foundation for Women Warriors is a unique support organization created exclusively for the women veteran community of Southern California. They provide essential programs to […]
Are You Teachable?
Exploring new places, people, concepts, things is part of my DNA! This week, the word “teachable” came into my mind. I immediately asked myself what does it take to be teachable. Thus, I ask you, are you teachable? The morning teachable popped into my mind, I was on my way to meet a man I […]
Tips When Living Away From Loved Ones
This post comes from personal experience. What are the things to consider when living away from loved ones when things “go south”? Growing up in a small-ish town in the Midwest, kids moving away from “home” and staying away for their adult lives was more uncommon than common. No one ever said I was “common”! […]
Leaving a Trail of Breadcrumbs
When we embark on a journey in unexplored territory, it is helpful to have guidance along the way. Today, we’ll consider leaving a trail of breadcrumbs! Do you remember the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? They were one step ahead of their parents, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs (in their case pebbles!) leading […]
Phishing Surprise – It Happens to the Best of Us
Phishing – growing up, I thought of fishing in a pond or for a compliment! No, while this phishing pronounced the same – this phishing is after our data, our information and identities. Digital assets, data privacy and protection – this is all up my alley. Time for a confession, these phishing schemes are becoming […]