2014 Resolutions

2014 Resolutions

"The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times." — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist My 2013 Year in Review & 2014 Resolutions Something I haven't done in past resolutions is reflect on the past year. 2013 was one of my more difficult years, I have to admit. I even checked with Christina tonight to verify I wasn't missing anything. In 2014, I'm ready to get some big wins again. 2013 in Review: How Did I Do? Blogging Progress One of the…

What working in a seafood department taught me about life & business

What working in a seafood department taught me about life & business

What slinging fish taught me about business and human behavior A typical seafood counter display When I was in college, I worked at the Safeway in Bowie, MD. I did lots of jobs in the store, but I think I learned the most while working seafood. I liked working in seafood most because it was like running my own business. Most days and nights, it was just me behind the counter, and I had a small corner to sell seafood all to myself. Sometimes it Stinks One of…

Home sweet home: Kona Safeway

Home sweet home: Kona Safeway

When we were in Hawaii, I saw a familiar sight and got pretty excited. Wow, who let those white chicken legs out?

Gingerbread boy

Gingerbread boy

We made a Safeway gingerbread boy tonight. I think everyone thought it was a Super boy gingerbread boy, but nope it was a Safeway boy.