Here is an article I found on MSN that pretty much describes me...
You Know You're an Anti-Bride If …
Do you loathe the mad frenzy and expense of the American wedding industry? You just may be an anti-bride.
By Jessica Murphy
After I got engaged, my mother started making a lot of phone calls. She was putting out feelers for venues, dress shops, caterers, but really, she wanted to prompt me into wedding-planning action (of which there had been none). When she called a small historic home and made an appointment for me and my fiancée to visit, she went on to explain to the caretaker that I didn't want anything too fancy, that I wasn't looking to be the center of attention, that she was having trouble convincing me to have a wedding at all. "She's an anti-bride," the caretaker said, nonplussed. "I do very well with anti-brides. Bring her in."
It was the first I'd heard of the term, but it seemed right on target. I felt like an anti-bride—in love and wanting to be married but decidedly not in love with the trappings of the American bride and the American wedding.
Anti-brides are not anti-marriage. They're not anti-wedding. And they're certainly not anti-groom. They're not even necessarily anti-white dress—though they are probably, on the whole, more open to a wedding dress in color or period costume. Anti-brides would simply like to opt out—if not entirely, then at least in part—of the mad frenzy and expense of the beast that is the American wedding industry.
How do you know if you're an anti-bride? Here are some key indicators:
You need to be convinced to have a wedding. Eloping doesn't seem like a bad option. The idea that all of the work involved in planning the event can disappear with one short trip to Vegas is tantalizing—right up until the moment you walk down the aisle.
Bridal boutiques give you the creeps. You're not enamored with the whole process of finding a wedding dress, and Vera Wang price tags seem downright absurd. A generous family member may willing to buy you an expensive dress (and if you're having a short engagement, you can be sure the boutique will charge more to "rush" the order), but you will opt for buying something off the rack, online shopping, eBay, or one of the more reasonably priced chains.
You don't believe that the wedding is "all about the bride." It's amazing how often a bride-to-be will hear this phrase. However, the anti-bride is typically uncomfortable with this notion because to you it's all about the groom—and the vows the two of you will make.
You let your bridal party decide what to wear. Many of us have bridesmaid dresses gathering dust in our closets. As an anti-bride, you'd rather have your friends wear a dress that they like, that they feel beautiful in, and that they can wear and feel beautiful in again. You may not even have a bridal party at all. You may simply have your sister stand by your side.
Save the dates. What save the dates? Party favors. What party favors? You don't sweat the small stuff. You forget to wear something borrowed, something blue …
You'd rather go for a hike than have a bachelorette party. Sure, your friends who don't like to hike will want to kill you for making them exercise—and you may never hear the end of it if they disagree with your interpretation of an "easy" hike—but if they're your friends, they'll still love you. And that sip of wine at the top of the trail will never taste so good.
You opt for nontraditional wedding invitations. Whether you and your fiancée design them yourselves or your best friend and brilliant graphic designer offers to do the legwork, you want the invitations to reflect you as an individual couple, not an ideal that others aspire to.
You fight tooth and nail not to have a bridal shower. This one goes hand in hand with not wanting to be the center of attention. What can be worse than opening gifts all alone? All eyes on you? If you're too slow, people will grumble. If you go too fast, people will think you're insincere. If you must have a shower, be sure the gifts come unwrapped. Displaying the gifts, rather than opening them, will let you get straight to thanking your guests for their generosity. Then you'll have more time to actually catch up with them.
You don't own anything resembling a wedding planner. You don't have any how-to guides or planners—not even the ones that say that they are for "anti-brides" (beware the burgeoning "anti-bride" industry, whose guides seem to resemble every other wedding planner). Any bridal magazines on your bookshelf were given to you by your mother during the aforementioned period of trying to convince you to have a wedding, and any planning is done on an as-needed basis.
You only need a few months to get your act together. Short engagements certainly aren't for everyone, but you can see that needing nine months to a year to plan a wedding is a myth. In fact, aside from writing sincere thank-you notes, the anti-bride probably sees that most of the dos and don'ts of wedding planning are myths. In the end, as long as you and the groom are planning to show up, the anti-bride knows that everything will work out just fine.
Jessica Murphy is a freelance writer based in Seattle.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Allie Rose gets her birthday Present!
Allie wakes up and finds her new kitchen in her play area! Happy 3rd Birthday Allie!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
A guide for visitors to Los Angeles
You must first learn to pronounce the city name; it is L. A.
The morning rush hour is from 5:00 a.m. to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday, just after noon.
The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On the 105 or 110, our speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered 'Wussy.'
Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. L.A. has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, in Malibu, SUV-driving, cell-phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
If you actually stop at a yellow light you will be rear ended, cussed out, and probably shot.
Never honk at anyone. EVER. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.
Road construction is permanent and continuous in all of L.A. and Orange counties. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
MapQuest does not work here--none of the roads are where they say they are or go where they say they do, and the freeway off and on ramps are moved each night.
If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been 'accidentally activated.'
If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55 - 65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be 'flipped-off' accordingly. If you return the flip, you will be shot.
Do not try to estimate travel time. Just leave Monday afternoon for Tuesday appointments, by noon Thursday for Friday and right after church on Sunday for anything on Monday morning.
And finally, why is the L. A. Freeway called the '405'? Because no matter where you are going, it takes 4 or 5 hours to get there.
The morning rush hour is from 5:00 a.m. to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday, just after noon.
The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On the 105 or 110, our speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered 'Wussy.'
Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. L.A. has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, in Malibu, SUV-driving, cell-phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
If you actually stop at a yellow light you will be rear ended, cussed out, and probably shot.
Never honk at anyone. EVER. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.
Road construction is permanent and continuous in all of L.A. and Orange counties. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
MapQuest does not work here--none of the roads are where they say they are or go where they say they do, and the freeway off and on ramps are moved each night.
If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been 'accidentally activated.'
If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55 - 65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be 'flipped-off' accordingly. If you return the flip, you will be shot.
Do not try to estimate travel time. Just leave Monday afternoon for Tuesday appointments, by noon Thursday for Friday and right after church on Sunday for anything on Monday morning.
And finally, why is the L. A. Freeway called the '405'? Because no matter where you are going, it takes 4 or 5 hours to get there.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Real submissions...
Anyone who speaks to me on a semi-regular basis knows that I am in the middle of the apparently never-ending search for an office assistant / receptionist at my job. This is a process in which I have questioned how I went unemployed for so long. I never knew how completely clueless people are about cover letters and what not to say when applying and interviewing for a job...YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SELLING YOURSELVES PEOPLE!
I thought I'd share some of the real 'gems' I have received (The job is for an Admin Asst/Receptionist at a Real Estate Development company. Candidates were told that they wouldn't be considered without a cover letter):
"Please accept my resume for consideration for any other current or future available positions at Palisades Development Group. I believe that I'm overqualified for the Office Assistant position..."
".... I think that your projects are very interesting, and despite my work history I would be willing to take on some administrative tasks in order to work my way into such a progressive development company as..." (the posting is for an office assistant/receptionist, and was posted under admin on Craigslist.)
"Took Excel course but do not remember much of itSMALL OFFICE AND REAL ESTATE EXP." (That was his entire cover letter)
"HI! My name is ____ ____ [leaving out for Privacy], I live in Santa Monica and am looking for a reception job. I have excellent
phone-etiquette, am exceptionally organized and very much a people-person. Below is my short and sweet resume.
______ ____ [her name there]
TEL 310-_ _ _ -_ _ _ _
Experience
Legal secretary for 10 years in South Africa" (That is the entire resume)
"... In particular I have a very soothing deep basso voice with perfect pitch and I can handle any social situation, or defuse any volatile person. Though I might appear to be severely overqualified for this position..."
"If selected, I am sure that my current skills, having a great deal of interest towards my passion for people, management, customer service, hospitality experience, my extensive background in Office Administration, therefore, I am writing to express my enthusiasm for the position which allow me to effectively and efficiently perform the tasks that this position requires."
"I have the ability to switch from creative tasks to technical tasks without thinking."
"My name is ________ and I am interested in the JV Basketball Coach Position."
"Also, I would like to apply to the branch in Burbank. I am available for immediate consideration." (We only have a Santa Monica Location)
"My name is ________, 21 years old international student from Russia. I'm very interested in this position. I am experienced and educated person. Thank you for your time and waiting for your answer. I work only for cash."
"...I enclose my resume as first step in exploring the possibilities of employment as a Rental Billing Administrator Position."
"Here is a quick synopsis of my current situation. I moved to Los Angeles recently. I moved to Los Angeles after living in the Midwest most of my life...I don't have a job. I don't know anybody really..."
" ...I might be over qualified for the position but talking doesn't hurt. Any questions feel free to call..."
"...I am also multi-tasked and looking forward to utilizing my skills to provide customer service that exceeds the customer's expectations..."
More to come as the submissions roll in:
I thought I'd share some of the real 'gems' I have received (The job is for an Admin Asst/Receptionist at a Real Estate Development company. Candidates were told that they wouldn't be considered without a cover letter):
"Please accept my resume for consideration for any other current or future available positions at Palisades Development Group. I believe that I'm overqualified for the Office Assistant position..."
".... I think that your projects are very interesting, and despite my work history I would be willing to take on some administrative tasks in order to work my way into such a progressive development company as..." (the posting is for an office assistant/receptionist, and was posted under admin on Craigslist.)
"Took Excel course but do not remember much of itSMALL OFFICE AND REAL ESTATE EXP." (That was his entire cover letter)
"HI! My name is ____ ____ [leaving out for Privacy], I live in Santa Monica and am looking for a reception job. I have excellent
phone-etiquette, am exceptionally organized and very much a people-person. Below is my short and sweet resume.
______ ____ [her name there]
TEL 310-_ _ _ -_ _ _ _
Experience
Legal secretary for 10 years in South Africa" (That is the entire resume)
"... In particular I have a very soothing deep basso voice with perfect pitch and I can handle any social situation, or defuse any volatile person. Though I might appear to be severely overqualified for this position..."
"If selected, I am sure that my current skills, having a great deal of interest towards my passion for people, management, customer service, hospitality experience, my extensive background in Office Administration, therefore, I am writing to express my enthusiasm for the position which allow me to effectively and efficiently perform the tasks that this position requires."
"I have the ability to switch from creative tasks to technical tasks without thinking."
"My name is ________ and I am interested in the JV Basketball Coach Position."
"Also, I would like to apply to the branch in Burbank. I am available for immediate consideration." (We only have a Santa Monica Location)
"My name is ________, 21 years old international student from Russia. I'm very interested in this position. I am experienced and educated person. Thank you for your time and waiting for your answer. I work only for cash."
"...I enclose my resume as first step in exploring the possibilities of employment as a Rental Billing Administrator Position."
"Here is a quick synopsis of my current situation. I moved to Los Angeles recently. I moved to Los Angeles after living in the Midwest most of my life...I don't have a job. I don't know anybody really..."
" ...I might be over qualified for the position but talking doesn't hurt. Any questions feel free to call..."
"...I am also multi-tasked and looking forward to utilizing my skills to provide customer service that exceeds the customer's expectations..."
More to come as the submissions roll in:
Friday, August 03, 2007
Go fly a kite!
A husband in his back yard is trying to fly a kite.
He throws the kite up in the air, the wind catches it for a few
seconds, then it comes crashing back down to earth.
He tries this a few more times with no success.
All the while, his wife is watching from the kitchen window, muttering
to herself how men need to be told how to do everything. She opens the window and yells to her husband, "You need a piece of tail."
The man turns with a confused look on his face and says, "Make up your
mind. Last night, you told me to go fly a kite."
He throws the kite up in the air, the wind catches it for a few
seconds, then it comes crashing back down to earth.
He tries this a few more times with no success.
All the while, his wife is watching from the kitchen window, muttering
to herself how men need to be told how to do everything. She opens the window and yells to her husband, "You need a piece of tail."
The man turns with a confused look on his face and says, "Make up your
mind. Last night, you told me to go fly a kite."
Friday, July 27, 2007
17 SUREFIRE WAYS TO ANNOY POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
I have been interviewing potential employees for an open Office Assistant/Receptionist at our company. Who knew it'd be so hard! I found this today and had to post it!
Despite the President's encouraging words, the job market is still in sorry shape. There are more job seekers than job openings, so do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! Never, ever do these!
1. Apply for jobs you are not qualified for.
2. Send a generic cover letter that doesn't identify the position you're interested in, or match your qualifications to the job.
3. Put a useless, seen-it-a-million-times Objective on your resume that says you want a "challenging opportunity with a forward-looking company where I can utilize my knowledge, experience and skills to our mutual advantage."
4. Make your resume a list of past duties instead of accomplishments.
5. Lie, brag or exaggerate about ANYTHING.
6. Keep making repetitive "notice-me" calls to ask if your resume was received.
7. Fail to respond quickly to messages left on your answering machine or voicemail.
8. Expect them to schedule your phone-screening interview after normal business hours.
9. Refuse to give your salary requirements when requested prior to the interview.
10. Fail to research the company prior to the interview.
11. Arrive at the interview late.
12. Be rude to the receptionist.
13. Put "See attached resume" instead of filling out the application completely.
14. Be unprepared at the interview.
15. Ask "What's in it for ME?" type questions at the interview.
16. Fail to send a thank-you letter after the interview.
17. Call to ask about the status of the position days before when you were told they'd make a decision.
Don't annoy people who hold your future in their hands. Be cool and professional!
Despite the President's encouraging words, the job market is still in sorry shape. There are more job seekers than job openings, so do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! Never, ever do these!
1. Apply for jobs you are not qualified for.
2. Send a generic cover letter that doesn't identify the position you're interested in, or match your qualifications to the job.
3. Put a useless, seen-it-a-million-times Objective on your resume that says you want a "challenging opportunity with a forward-looking company where I can utilize my knowledge, experience and skills to our mutual advantage."
4. Make your resume a list of past duties instead of accomplishments.
5. Lie, brag or exaggerate about ANYTHING.
6. Keep making repetitive "notice-me" calls to ask if your resume was received.
7. Fail to respond quickly to messages left on your answering machine or voicemail.
8. Expect them to schedule your phone-screening interview after normal business hours.
9. Refuse to give your salary requirements when requested prior to the interview.
10. Fail to research the company prior to the interview.
11. Arrive at the interview late.
12. Be rude to the receptionist.
13. Put "See attached resume" instead of filling out the application completely.
14. Be unprepared at the interview.
15. Ask "What's in it for ME?" type questions at the interview.
16. Fail to send a thank-you letter after the interview.
17. Call to ask about the status of the position days before when you were told they'd make a decision.
Don't annoy people who hold your future in their hands. Be cool and professional!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Nine words from women that men should know...
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a 1/2 hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome.
8. Whatever: Is a women's way of saying F**K YOU!
9. Don't worry about it, I got it : Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a 1/2 hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome.
8. Whatever: Is a women's way of saying F**K YOU!
9. Don't worry about it, I got it : Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
A little presidential humor...
Dick Cheney and George W. Bush were having breakfast at the White House. The attractive waitress asks Cheney what he would like, and he replies, "I would like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit."
"And what can I get for you, Mr. President?"
George W. looking up from his menu replies with his trademark wink and slight grin, "How about a quickie this morning?"
"Why, Mr. President!" the waitress exclaims "How rude! You are starting to act like Mr. Clinton, and you have only been in your second term of office for a year!"
As the waitress storms away, Cheney leans over to Bush and whispers, "It's pronounced 'quiche'.
"And what can I get for you, Mr. President?"
George W. looking up from his menu replies with his trademark wink and slight grin, "How about a quickie this morning?"
"Why, Mr. President!" the waitress exclaims "How rude! You are starting to act like Mr. Clinton, and you have only been in your second term of office for a year!"
As the waitress storms away, Cheney leans over to Bush and whispers, "It's pronounced 'quiche'.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Monday, May 07, 2007
RIP Cecilia....
Cecilia the Celica.
May 1991 - May 6, 2007
You were a good and reliable friend and I will miss you.
(Note: Pics are not of actual Cecilia, but are a substitute until I can locate actuals)
May 1991 - May 6, 2007
You were a good and reliable friend and I will miss you.
(Note: Pics are not of actual Cecilia, but are a substitute until I can locate actuals)
Sunday, April 29, 2007
WIT AND WISDOM OF LARRY THE CABLE GUY
1. A day without sunshine is like night.
2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.
14. OK, so what's the speed of dark?
15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines
19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
20. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the hell happened?"
22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates, it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.
14. OK, so what's the speed of dark?
15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines
19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
20. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the hell happened?"
22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates, it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Birthday....Special? or just another day?
Number birthday today is: 28
Hours spent giving deposition: 3
Phone calls pertaining to resume's I sent out last week/phone interviews: 3
Actual in-person interviews - scheduled very last minute: 1
Amount of errands on my list I got done besides that: 0
Cake? Not that I know of.
Hours spent giving deposition: 3
Phone calls pertaining to resume's I sent out last week/phone interviews: 3
Actual in-person interviews - scheduled very last minute: 1
Amount of errands on my list I got done besides that: 0
Cake? Not that I know of.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Quote by Dave Barry...
"I've never been into wine. I'm a beer man. What I like about beer is you basically just drink it and order more. You don't sniff at it, or hold it up to the light and slosh it around, or drone on and on about it, the way people do with wine. Your beer drinker tend to be a straightforward, decent, friendly, down-to-earth person, whereas your serious wine fancier tends to be an insufferable snot."
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
How to match job applicants to appropriate positions...
Put about 100 bricks in some particular order in a closed room with an open window. Then send 2 or 3 candidates into the room and close the door. Leave them alone and come back after an hour. Then analyze the situation:
1. If they are counting the bricks, put them in the accounting department.
2. If they are recounting them, put them in auditing.
3. If they have messed up the whole place with the bricks, put them in engineering.
4. If they are arranging the bricks in some strange order, put them in planning.
5. If they are throwing the bricks at each other, put them in operations.
6 If they are sleeping, put them in security.
7. If they have broken the bricks into pieces that no longer resemble bricks, put them in information technology.
8. If they are working hard to keep each other from getting any real work done, put them in human resources.
9. If they say they have tried different combinations, yet not a brick has been moved, put them in sales.
10. If they have already left for the day, make them the union shop stewards.
11. If they are staring blankly out of the window, put them in strategic planning.
12. If they are talking to each other, and not a single brick has been moved, congratulate them and put them in top management.
13. Finally, if they have surrounded themselves with bricks in such a way that the candidates can neither see out or hear the cries of others , put them in Congress.
1. If they are counting the bricks, put them in the accounting department.
2. If they are recounting them, put them in auditing.
3. If they have messed up the whole place with the bricks, put them in engineering.
4. If they are arranging the bricks in some strange order, put them in planning.
5. If they are throwing the bricks at each other, put them in operations.
6 If they are sleeping, put them in security.
7. If they have broken the bricks into pieces that no longer resemble bricks, put them in information technology.
8. If they are working hard to keep each other from getting any real work done, put them in human resources.
9. If they say they have tried different combinations, yet not a brick has been moved, put them in sales.
10. If they have already left for the day, make them the union shop stewards.
11. If they are staring blankly out of the window, put them in strategic planning.
12. If they are talking to each other, and not a single brick has been moved, congratulate them and put them in top management.
13. Finally, if they have surrounded themselves with bricks in such a way that the candidates can neither see out or hear the cries of others , put them in Congress.
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