After Eating that Delicious Honey Baked Ham Make Split Pea Soup

This blog is the first in a regular weekly series of cooking ideas for the upcoming weekend.   At home, the smell of great food in the house always adds a measure of comfort and culinary anticipation to our weekends.   Sometimes the largest challenge for us is deciding what to make and we have a solution for our home…

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Employers Need Fleet Safety & Distracted Driving Policy

Last week I wrote a blog topic on Distracted Driving asking you to Just Stop!  This risky driving behavior can be seen almost every time you travel.  Yes, my use of ALMOST is just optimistic because I believe you will see the behaviors every time you are in your vehicle; even for short drives.  Distracted driving is not limited to…

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Pay Attention, April is "Distracted Driving Awareness Month"

This month has been designated “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”.  Being the focus of one month or just 8.5% of a year does not adequately emphasize the size of the problem.  You need to just STOP texting, talking on the phone, fixing your makeup, eating a sandwich and and and and……Focus on the task at hand; driving safely….

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It Really Is Springtime, So Schedule These Home Maintenance Activities Now

I wrote the title of this blog using Springtime because the calendar says it’s Spring.  I’ve lived in New England for 50 years and don’t let weather influence my mood or activities very often.  However, this winter has run it’s course and is now straying into the coveted Spring that is always so beautiful here…

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Create A Budget For Your Small Business-Run Your Business Don't Let Your Business Run You

This post is from Randy Bourdeau of Bourdeau Consulting Group and the result of a meeting we had to discuss business planning ideas earlier this year.   Dave Drescher  The Value of Budgeting For small business it seems like a simple thought process to set up a budget. The reality is more complex and much more…

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