FUN-travel: Boston to Montreal Cruise – Temporary Disruption by Hurricane Jose
September 22, 2017 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Boston to Montreal Cruise – Temporary Disruption by Hurricane Jose
- Spent the night in Rockport, MA.
Roy Moore Lobster Co.
- Wind & Rain hit…
…during the night…
…set to sail at 5 pm.
- Picture posts…
…to follow…
…when weather permits.
FUN-fact: Had luscious lobster at Roy Moore’s Fish Shack!
FUN-travel: New England & Fall Foliage
September 21, 2017 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: New England & Fall Foliage
In Search of Fall Foliage…
The trees are just starting to explode…
Kancamagus Hwy, NH
…with a full spectrum of colors…
…lush fern green…
…bright banana yellow…
…sunburst orange…
…burnt sienna…
…scarlet & crimson reds.
…And then…
…like a snake sheds its skin…
…the limbs drop their leaves…
..creating a flurry…
…of giant golden snowflakes.
Word-Of-the-Week #685: Willingness
September 21, 2017 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on Word-Of-the-Week #685: Willingness
Willingness – ready to act gladly; eagerly compliant.
How willing are you to do whatever it takes to get a job done? Are you looking for a new job? How about a promotion? Do you know the work values employers are looking for?
The next 3 WOW’s will feature Penny Loretto’s article, “The Top 10 Work Values Employers Look For.”
- Strong Work Ethic
Employers value employees who understand and possess a willingness to work hard. In addition to working hard it is also important to work smart. This means learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments. It’s also important to care about your job and complete all projects while maintaining a positive attitude. Doing more than is expected on the job is a good way to show management that you utilize good time management skills and don’t waste valuable company time attending to personal issues not related to the job. Downsizing in today’s job market is quite common so it’s important to recognize the personal values and attributes employers want to improve your chances of job security should a layoff occur.
- Dependability and Responsibility
Employers value employees who come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior. It’s important to keep supervisors abreast of changes in your schedule or if you are going to be late for any reason. This also means keeping your supervisor informed on where you are on all projects you have been assigned. Being dependable and responsible as an employee shows your employer that you value your job and that you are responsible in keeping up with projects and keeping them informed of the things that they should know about.
- Possessing a Positive Attitude.
Employers seek employees who take the initiative and have the motivation to get the job done in a reasonable period of time. A positive attitude gets the work done and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in any job. It is the enthusiastic employee who creates an environment of good will and who provides a positive role model for others. A positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day.
This week is all about willingness. Do you have a strong work ethic? Are you dependable and responsible? Are you a positive role model for others?
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FUN-travel: New England & Covered Bridges
September 20, 2017 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: New England & Covered Bridges
- In search of Covered Bridges…
…Vermont wins with the highest density of bridges…
Taftsville Bridge
… a whopping total of 106!
…New Hampshire has 54.
- And this is our “Room With a View” in Woodstock, VT…
Shire Inn
FUN-fact: At the height of the covered-bridge craze, there were more than 10,000 of these graceful, functional structures in the US. Now sadly…only about 750 remain in the US.
FUN-travel: The Berkshires, MA
September 19, 2017 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: The Berkshires, MA
“Without thinking too much about it in specific terms, I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.” —Norman Rockwell
- 1916 – 1963 – His iconic illustrations grace the covers of 321 Saturday Evening Post’s.
- 1963 – 1973 – Forms a new relationship with Look magazine.
- 1973 – Establishes a trust to preserve his artistic legacy – places his works in the custodianship of the Old Corner House Stockbridge Historical Society – later to become Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge.
The Studio
- 1976 – In failing health becomes concerned about future of his studio – arranges to have his studio and its contents added to the trust.
Inside The Studio
FUN-fact: In 1977 Norman Rockwell received the nation’s highest civilian honor – the Presidential Medal of Freedom.