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27 Aug 2012

Heard on the radio: A woman had a Botox treatment which removed what she called frown lines from her forehead. After the treatment her face was no longer arranged in a permanent scowl, and when she went forth passersby smiled at her. She smiled back....

20 Aug 2012

I think communication would be improved if speakers listened to the things that come out of their mouths. This concept is similar to the advice to think before speaking, but that seems to be asking a lot. Speakers are hurried, and their air time is frequently...

13 Aug 2012

I am Ruth, auxiliary Dog at Work. See me above with Edgar, enjoying an August Dog Day. With a respectful nod to Sirius and the ancient calendar, I must say that to us dogs, the meaning of the term Dog Days is simple. ...

06 Aug 2012

Reggie and Roger are salesmen. Business is slow. The boss has called a private meeting for each of them. Let’s cycle through the thoughts of these gents as they receive the invitations to their respective meetings. Reggie: He’s going to fire me! What a jerk~ he never gives...

01 Aug 2012

At a business social gathering, Herman is telling Norton about video editing. Norton, interested in learning more about this field, is listening intently. Enter Daphne, who stands near them for a moment, then picks up a granola bar from the table next to them. She addresses...

23 Jul 2012

Arminta arrived at the client’s meeting and asked if the documents being sent from her assistant were there. No. As the meeting finally dragged to a close, she called a nearby deli and ordered lunch, so she could pick it up quickly on her way back to...