BlogHide Resteemsbarblife (39)in photography • 6 years agoHappy Caturday Saturday!Some of us are more excited about #Caturday than others.barblife (39)in photochallenge • 6 years agoFriday #PhotoChallenge- BlueA guy playing guitar on Lake Michigan.barblife (39)in life • 6 years agoDiffering politics brought family together?I was very lucky to grow up in a family that taught my sister and me to be independent, strong willed, and compassionate towards our fellow humans. My parents instilled the values of helping others…barblife (39)in colorchallenge • 6 years agoThursday Challenge GreenThe beginning of the end (of summer). My Thursday #colorchallenge entry. Photo by me, taken yesterday. The first fall leaf juxtaposed by the bright, verdant landscape of a university campus.barblife (39)in life • 6 years agoMy Personal PhilosophyIt all comes down to this: don't be an asshole. I have four basic rules which have served me well: 1- Don't be an asshole. 2- Assume others aren't assholes; assume actions are done with love…barblife (39)in introduceyourself • 6 years agoHello! I'm Barb!Hey Steemers! Nice to meet you! I'm Barb. I read/ listen to about 70 books a year, usually on history, Buddhism, science fiction, historical fiction, and humor. I'm intellectually curious, love…barblife (39)in business • 6 years agoWhat am I looking for when hiring?Yesterday @cleb asked me to answer what traits I look for when I'm hiring. When I'm hiring, it's for an entry- level or mid- level position, someone who has to do a little bit of everything.…barblife (39)in business • 6 years agoJob searching? Advice from a Hiring Manager.I recently received a promotion and now I'm hiring my own replacement. I've been a hiring manager before, but mostly just part time student help. This is the first time my candidate pool is…barblife (39)in life • 6 years agoAngry people are the best meditators. Own it.Sometimes the angriest people are the best meditators. Serenity Now. The first time I noticed this was when my MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) trainer lost his temper. He later said…