I've been fascinated for years with cultural differences and the differing worldviews of the many people I've had the privilege of getting to know in Asia.  When I first came to Asia as an inexperienced, meat and potatoes, rice-hating American (if you can believe that, how did I even survive those ... READ the POST

With winter in full swing many of us are experiencing a big case of winter ‘blahs’ there are a few things that we can do, however to step out of the blue zone and cheer ourselves up. Plan, plan, and do: Sometimes having something to look forward to might be just what the doctor ordered for a better ... READ the POST

Getting the company payroll completed on time is both critical and urgent. It’s one of those things you just can’t put off until tomorrow. While some business owners choose to use a payroll service to handle all the details, others choose to keep it in house. Here are some payroll shortcuts to ... READ the POST

Although it may still be winter, summertime is perfect when it comes to throwing an outdoor party or get-together with family and friends. Not only that, it’s also a great way to get to know new neighbors or revive old friendships. So as we get closer to the weather breaking around the country think ... READ the POST

Today it is not just trendy to be environmentally friendly, it is necessary. With more people populating the planet who are using cars, building bigger homes, and using more energy it is important to find ways to cut down on use, or find renewable energy sources that are better for the environment ... READ the POST

Boy or girl, boy or girl? You just cannot help wondering. You find yourself constantly pondering the gender of the new member of your family. You might even find you want to know the gender of your child in pregnancy. ... READ the POST