Archive | October, 2011
You Need a Plan B

You Need a Plan B

By on October 20, 2011 in Location Independence, What We Know, Work-Life Integration

Compelling Economic Reasons Why Playing It Safe Isn’t Working in Today’s Economy The economy – it’s on everyone’s mind. Even though there are bright spots, and even boom conditions – North Dakota, anyone? – for the most part, economic challenge is the reality. In the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reports the outlook is grim [...]

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Narcissists Find New Ways to Play Online

Narcissists Find New Ways to Play Online

By on October 10, 2011 in What We Know

When Barbara Swafford asked me to do a follow-up guest post on narcissism for her site, Observation Mountain, we marveled that the first one (What is Narcissism and How Can You Spot a Narcissist?) is still a top referrer of visitors to PassingThru.  This tells us more than ever, people are looking for answers on [...]

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Oktoberfest Lunch at The Black Forest Inn

By on October 4, 2011 in Minnesota, Work-Life Integration

What better idea than to enjoy a traditional German lunch on the first Saturday in October? That’s what my friend, Jill, and I thought as we embarked on a wonderful afternoon of shopping in Minneapolis. It was a glorious fall day and we decided to begin it with a visit to The Black Forest Inn. [...]

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