Two weeks ago, a member of our staff got one of the worst calls you can get as a Mother- your child was involved in a motorcycle accident. She left immediately and I watched in awe as my team wrapped their arms around her- hoping and praying for the best. It doesn’t matter what your J O B is – we all work (at at least we should ) so that we can spend precious time with those we love. So we have the resources to enjoy our lives. How you do your J O B can be permanently affected by the WHY behind the work- I can imagine no better WHY than family. Every time you are tasked with solving a difficult problem or you have to

If you’re a movie buff like I am, you’re probably familiar with the line from Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” where Jack Nicholson’s character types out several pages of the same sentence: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. While the context in the movie is a bit eerie, Jack’s comment is actually truer than you might think! I’ve also heard the old saying “Work is not supposed to be fun ~ that’s why it’s called WORK”. I humbly disagree ~ I believe that work should absolutely be fun! I’m not the only one that feels this way – there has been plenty of research on this topic and many of the studies found quite similar results: it’s imperative for a healthy company to have some

If you spend any time at all in front of a television set, you know that 3 day weekends are some of the best times to go shopping; according to the advertisers. As a credit card processing company, it is intriguing to see how companies draw business in and encourage people to make purchases but yesterday, I counted 8 commercials that discussed the outdoor barbeques, time spent with loved ones, boating and a myriad of other activities: without mentioning the REAL reason we have these three days off each May. We turned the TV off. Imagine if we were to just take a moment and REALLY contemplate the reason for this 3 day weekend? Wikipedia has this to say about Memorial Day: Memorial Day is a federal holiday

There are few things that match the comfort of your own bed! So when travelling- there can be some trepidation surrounding your accommodations that is- unless you have friends that are truly gifted in the art of hospitality! Years ago, one of my very best friends and I found ourselves up in the wee hours discussing the little details that make staying with friends more entertaining. For example, do you ‘leave a light on’ like Tom Bodette? How about water in the room and should you leave a little tag or donation jar like many of the larger hotel chains do (think of the revenue!)? Treats in the room is really stepping up your game, but before you invest in that sensor filled refrigerator at your home- you