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My name is Stacy, and I am a blogger in my spare time and a marketing manager as my profession. I also have experience with community service with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. During the 2007-2008 Relay season, I served as the Corporate Sponsorship

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 2 of 372
Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. I had six weeks of daily radiation and weekly chemo followed by three days of internal radiation. It was one of the most trying times in my life. In a few weeks I have my quarterly biopsy. I don't think the results will be bad, but you never know. The fact is that my cancer could come ba... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nonsense: 7 of 140
One day my dog looked at me and said, "Can you imagine that -There goes a purple pony being ridden by a cat!"Quite puzzled by the site of this, I said "No sir, I cannot.Why would that pony let a cat ride upon him as he trots."We pondered that predicament when shortly there strode byA giant with a monkey wrench and a cold bana... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow: 11 of 207
Snow . . . A HaikuNature's eraser . . .Snow spreads a blank, white canvasAcross urban sprawl. More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Crying at work: What not to do: 1 of 11
Crying on the job can definitely be a negative and lower your standing in the eyes of your employees, colleagues, and management. If you cry over constructive criticism, you will never be open to learning about the ways you can improve. If the rumor mill is churning about you and you cry, you will demonstrate - whether accura... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sunrise: 5 of 50
A salt-crusted sidewalkA seagull criesWalking toward waterAwaiting sunriseShaking off the darknessWiping away the sleepWading through the wavesGetting in deepSeeking baptismA removal of soul stainLooking for a cureFor this rot in my brainSurrender to the seaOr be renewed by the light?Today I choose the sunriseAnd live again f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drinking: 37 of 172
I've watched your wife and children drownIn that bottle.I've seen your life slip away with every swigfrom that bottle.I've felt the liquid-fire anger you try to quenchwith that bottle.I've seen you empty many glasses and several livesfrom that bottle.I hope you don't meet your endin that bottle. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Memories: 125 of 540
Summers of Childhood . . . A HaikuSummers of childhood:Memories lit by fireflies,Blackberry scented. More..
Business > Human Resources What ever happened to customer service?: 23 of 92
The lack of great customer service nowadays is a result of the lack of great management. The emphasis in today's workplace is generally on quantity: churning out the most products, handling the most calls in the call center. In the United States, workers are driven to stay at the office beyond 40 hours each week. There is a s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Grief: 31 of 120
I woke up with Grief today.He listened to my fears.I felt him cruelly smilingAs he drank up all my tears.He followed me to workAnd shared my office chair.No single person stopping byEven noticed he was there.Grief joined me at our tableAnd took your favorite seat.He delighted so in staringAs I struggled hard to eat.Grief is m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fat and happy: 6 of 21
Today I'm fat and happy.It's no mysteryThat indulging in dessertsHas been my therapy.When the boss berates me,When he gives me crap,I just grab the potato chips,And fill my big, fat trap.When I feel elatedWhen joy makes me cheerI just eat in celebrationAdding inches to my rear.Yes, I'm fat and happy,And I love dining with my ... More..