Living Life Through Children's Eyes

  This past week in class we were directed to read the first chapter of our textbook. It spoke about the types of offices one may be employed within. In this day in age we all have seen in one way or another the impact of Covid-19 and how it has changed the workplace. Some companies have continued to embrace these changes as they have found it may save the company money, some employees were happier to work from home or have the option to do so. When employees feel valued or happy in their position, they tend to have a higher output of work. It's a win-win all around.  Personally, I much prefer an office setting with the option of being hybrid. Currently I am employed by a Software Development company that owns a Coworking company. My position can best be described as a Jack of All Trades. My official position is a Community Coordinator, but my responsibilities stretch through many avenues of work. I have the flex option of bringing my children to work or working from home. My ...

Barnstable County Fair  My daughter had the pleasure of experiencing the Barnstable County Fair this past summer for the first time! She had a great time enduring lots of rides as I did as well. Spinning on Hippo rides, hopping on her first junior Rollercoaster and of course riding the Ferris Wheel for the first time. She was scared, well, maybe not scared but a bit apprehensive. She is my wild child but can be cautious as well.   As we slowly crept up into the skies of East Falmouth, not buckled up, loosely in the saucer. The mother in me, and former/recovering high anxiety human I was slowly trickled back. What if she fell out? (Obviously wouldn't happen without some crazy event). Just then we looked down and I saw a flow of people all around the fairground. I told my daughter, Layla, "Look! Everyone looks so small down there!" I cringed thinking about my earlier dark thoughts as she hovered over the saucer to peer down to the crowds. "Look mama! I see Grana!"...