There’s a new kid coming to town and the reaction from other stores is palpable, particularly Walmart. They seem to be scrambling to get ahead of the expected exodus to its classy, younger cousin all dressed up and ready in red. And I’m thrilled with their sudden concern about our shopping ...
For a while, I thought we HAD come a long way. Women have made substantial inroads in business, the professions, and job equality. We may eventually catch up salary-wise, but honestly, I don’t expect to live that long. However, following a few recent experiences, my response is a loud, ...
A couple weeks ago when I wrote about life on the dairy farm, I left out the part about having to drive the tractor – I think I left it out conveniently. While I routinely drove the lawn mower, I never had to drive the tractor until one year that my father-in-law was incapacitated. He was ...
I was part way through a session when my office telephone rang. It immediately connected to my cell phone, which would receive a message. Minutes later, the phone rang again. My clients gestured to my cell phone. They offered to leave so I could answer the phone. I declined their generous ...
If you listen to employers, workforce training is one of the biggest things limiting Chautauqua County. We can see it, if we look hard enough. There are restaurants that are closed on days they used to be open because they simply can’t find workers. Hours have changed at many retail ...
Drug overdose deaths in America have continued at record levels. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate a 5.4% increase in deaths in New York State during the 12-month period ending January 2023 compared to the previous 12-month period. Several other ...