Disguised behind sunglasses and a Tilley hat, she lives as “Independent Brenda” – hiding from coworkers, motherhood, and expired documents. Her children prepare to fly alone to Moscow. One never to come back to Canada. She’s blocked her mother and her ex. It feels like living in a The Academy of Fools sketch – a clown released from the Cuckoo’s Nest.
Brenda the Independent Blocks Her Loved Ones Читать дальше
From quiet suffering in Moscow to Caribbean cruises in Canada, this reflection contrasts how different cultures treat aging, love, and dignity in the twilight years.
Starbucks Seniors vs. Soviet-Era Suffering Читать дальше
At Starbucks, the supervisor is part floor general, part therapist, part janitor. They orchestrate workflow, assign roles, motivate the team and occasionally drown in milk. It can be a real-time battlefield delegation. Leadership here isn’t about barking orders – it’s about laughing through the chaos and making sure everyone survives another shift with a smile.
Supervising at Starbucks Читать дальше
Если сосредоточиться на хорошем, хорошее случится!. Как Геракл, - готовность к новым испытаниям. Встреча с Дж, который олицетворяет пациентов моего отца. Быть менеджером и строить команду, которая смеётся вместе, истории из отелей, о которых лучше не рассказывать, тихие праздники с семьёй.
Что мы себе вспоминаем перед НГ Читать дальше
Reflective story about finding unexpected joy in taking out the trash, complete with backyard bears, folding boxes at Starbucks, and the quiet pride of adulthood.
Recycling Meditation, & My Backyard Bear Читать дальше
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