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You had me at Hello: Robocall Dos and Don’ts

You had me at hello and then you didn’t. I can’t hang up fast enough when I receive these calls. I remember when it seemed that these were limited to landlines and you’d have an actual human being on the … Continue reading

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Don’t Stress over Change

It’s a typical Sunday morning at the Zaino household. I pad downstairs escorted by two furry friends and ease into my routine – put the water on for my French roast pour-over, hit the button to grind the beans and … Continue reading

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Rudyard, Montana – Population 596 Nice People and One Old Sore Head [sic]

When entering the town of Rudyard, Montana, visitors are greeted with this sign. . . The last official sorehead died in 2014, so the town recently held another election. As is the custom, people were nominated and coffee cans were … Continue reading

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He looked as if he were about to explode!

As I stood at the front of the conference room doing my spiel on the Analytics Patient Data Workshop, I noticed one person fidgeting a bit. His leg was crossed over the other and his foot was rapidly moving up and down … Continue reading

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Fun Winter Activities in the Boston Area

With the holiday season in full swing and winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fun ways to enjoy the season with your friends and family.  Here’s a roundup of some activities in the Boston area … Continue reading

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A 10-Year Old’s Experience Running for Office

Everyone who is happy with at least one of the presidential candidates, please raise your hand. . . Hmmm. I thought so. Most people seem to be settling or maybe not voting, or perhaps writing in a protest vote. Statistically, … Continue reading

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How many introverts does it take to change a lightbulb?

Okay, Sandra. If you promise to read the entire blog, I am going to give you the answer up front so you don’t fear you’ll get to the bottom only to find out there is no answer. Here you go … Continue reading

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Please don’t blame me for the Patriots loss

Do you believe that where you sit matters? How about what you wear? Do you sit in the same pew in church? What section do you prefer in the movie theater? How about where you sit at the table for … Continue reading

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Testing the Waters with my Bathroom Renovation Project

As luck would have it, my husband, Steve, injured his back late summer and I was not unhappy . . . What the heck! Did Zaino really say that? What kind of person is she? . . . because the … Continue reading

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How I spent my summer vacation

I cleared it with my manager to take the first two weeks of July off and began researching airfares to Eureka, CA and Portland, OR. I had had several planning discussions with my sister (in CA) and my daughter (in … Continue reading

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