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It is officially my favorite time of the year. I love the summer months when the weather is warm because it is the best time to take a vacation. After working through cold, sometimes damp, weather during the winter months, a person is almost due a break to recharge. And what better way to unwind…

I remember it like it was yesterday: my father was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and only had three more years to live. A feeling of helplessness overcame me, and I was at a loss for words, which was rare when dealing with my dad. My father was a very proud and private man so…

Spring is one of my favorite seasons of the year. The temperature is usually very pleasant, and I can finally shed my heavy winter clothes. While I love this time of year, it can be a nightmare for businesses because with warmer temperatures, come some highly inappropriate business-casual work attire.  Don’t get me wrong —…

It’s 2017 and the world that we live in is highly competitive, so it is imperative for business professionals to find ways to stand out from their competitors. The problem, however, is it can become difficult to stand out from others who look just like you on paper. The information that can be placed on…

Etiquette is vital for youth to grow into well-rounded and savvy people. It encourages them to be respectful and aids in social development. Parents ask me often about the importance of etiquette and what they should do to make sure their children have good manners, so below are my do’s and don’ts for parents to…

Wedding Etiquette I am going to officially name 2016 the year of ‘Remarkable Weddings.’ There was not one month last year that I did not attend several weddings or at least hear about the exciting weddings that my family and/or friends attended. In the past, established or customary rules associated with weddings such as what…