Where did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster.
Those were the good old ... Views: 2373
During a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling ... Views: 1378
The day begins with a frantic grasp for an irritating alarm clock. The moment our eyes open we are confronted by an intimidating "To Do" list. The activities could include a variety of things depending on our situation: brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, feeding the cat or the ... Views: 1338
How does one measure success in life? What does it look like? What are its trademarks? How much of our lives have been needlessly squandered in pursuit of a definition of it that is neither worthwhile nor accurate? There is seemingly no end to the ways in which a materialistic and self-absorbed ... Views: 1521
I can vividly recall some of my high school days. One recurring theme that sticks out in my mind is exam time. Tests and exam times were the bane of my existence. I looked forward to them as much as a hedgehog looks forward to balloons for Christmas. Having said that, there was one thing that I ... Views: 1157