Mrs. Enginerd - Nerd Whisperer
It is fun to watch people walking from the parking lot to their desk location. You can tell who is who by observing their gait, speed and demeanor. Those who are happy to seize the day walk a bit more relaxed and look around their environment. They may even crack a joke or share some […]
Becoming a pup parent has a lot of similarities with raising a tiny human. From feeding your dog the best food to training them where to go potty, there are many resources you can use to figure out the best strategy to approach these tasks successfully. Granted, I have a bias for books but there […]
Dear 25 Year Old Me, First, let me start by thanking you for all those years you saved money in your stock accounts. Not only did we get the stock option bonus for completing a higher level degree (paid for by our employer) but you were able to manage your portfolio in a way that […]
It’s hard to argue with your friends and colleagues about not wanting to return to work when all we are taught since we are five years old is to go to school and get a job. As much as I’d love to say that yes, at least I get a paycheck, then irony is that […]
It has already been a month since we started fostering Zach and we have fallen in love him every step of the journey. Although his anxiety is still palpable, and some noises paralyze his core, he has learned to tolerate most machines, vehicles and high pitch sounds. When my husband and I are around, he […]
During the last three years I have noticed a resurgence of all things procedural. Be it Law and Order SVU, CSI, NCIS and online sensations like Serial, Undisclosed and Making a Murderer, investigating crimes and pleading for the wrongfully accused has become mainstream. I can’t blame the public for eating up the drama, it is […]
While there are many family friendly attractions like the Japanese Garden, the Zoo, the Rose Garden and the OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) my clan decided to skip these as we have attended them prior to this visit. Add a trip to the City Library, the University Campus, Otto’s, and the Multnomah Falls […]
“I remember my first dog.” – Sister “You still have him.” – Me We both laugh. The reason my sister made the comment was because I was gushing over how awesome Kong products are and how well they perform under the jaws of my sweet pit/mix puppy Zach. Although my fur-nephews and fur-son can bite […]
Subliminal, How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior, by Leonard Mlodinow is a fabulous exploration of our subconscious mind and how it drives us. Amazingly, a lot of people are quick to dismiss the power of suggestions and hidden messages because they don’t understand that our brains process information even when we aren’t consciously aware. […]
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