About me - Tonia Hooper

H! I am employed as a Office Supervisor at a corporate credit union. I have 3 great children; I am a history buff and love reading, especially anything historical. I have really enjoyed the Hellium site, I enjoy the articles and contests, and it is a great

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood memories

Memories of a Country Girl Everyone has memories of their childhood years, some good, some not-so-good, and some that are just plain out hilarious! I was raised in a small rural southern town in north Florida. The town of Crawfordville where I grew up was a typical small town in the south; everyone knew everyone and most wer...

Business > Management (Other) Essential management skills

You hear the term “management skills” a lot these day, but what are the essential skills needed by managers? Depending on your industry, there are many skills necessary to be a good manager; however there is a basic set of essential management skills managers need to manage others. By having good basic management...

Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Bio-diesel: A renewable alternative to petroleum diesel fuel

America, along with the rest of the world, are facing serious global environmental issues, with energy security, being one of the most talked about topics. The fears and concerns surrounding the energy security issue such as the following (thought not limited to): Reliance on foreign sources of energy Depletion of oil and ot...

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Blessings in disguise

The nightmare began in early December, 2008. I received a call from my brother, telling me that my oldest child, Jamey, was currently in jail on drug charges. I remember thinking this can't be true; surely my baby is not in jail. It took a while to get the details, and actually realize how much trouble my son was in. At the ...

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Grocery shopping horror stories

There are people in life who seem to have everything under control, and never have those awkward and embarrassing moments when you would just like to crawl in a hole and hide! Come on you know the kind of days I'm talking about, the kind where everything that possibly can go wrong does and by the end of the day you just wish...

Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Improving communication skills in your life

Effective communication is a learned skill, meaning people are not born communicators this is a skill you learn in life, which can be an invaluable tool no matter what career path you choose. There are many aspects to be considered when learning to be an effective communicator. For those who have mastered skills of effective...

Business > Leadership Strategies What are key performance indicators (KPI) or key success indicators (KSI)

Are you searching for an effective way to increase you’re company’s productivity and profitability? Consider using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as your organization’s performance management tool.   KPIs are quantifiable non-financial measurements that reflect the organization’s goals as ...

Business > Management (Other) Successful management skills

Work smarter not harder! How many of you have heard this phrase? Working smarter not harder is a great thing if you have practical and effective ways to make the most of your time and the time of those under your supervision. The first thing all managers of any level should do is to objectively examine their managerial skill...

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Making your own choices

Choices, we make them every day, are you making the right choices for your life? One choice you have is the power to choose your way of thinking; if you choose to think in a positive light you have the power to literally change your life. How many times have you been down in the dumps or just generally not having a great day...

Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Good reasons for getting a dog

Owning a dog has its pros and cons, as it is with any kind of pet. However, as an owner of multiple dogs, I feel that the pros far outweigh the cons. There are many good reasons to have a dog as a pet; here we will look at some of the benefits a dog owner enjoys.  Health Benefits  In today’s day and age where...


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