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March: What's Blooming in the Office?

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 08:11

Meet Mighty Max, my nickname for Maxillaria tenuifolia. He’s blooming right on time, as this orchid species produces flowers in March and April.

Declutter 2019: No Kon Do?

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 14:21

 

I held them, folded them and futzed with them; now it was time to let them go.

“Thank you all for being here,” I said magnanimously, like the hostess at a celebratory cocktail reception, to the assortment of sweaters, scarves and slacks strewn across the bed.

Working with Contractors

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 09:54

 

As the federal government lurches back to work this week, I’m glad to hear employees will soon be getting their back pay. However, I can’t help but think about all the contractors for whom that won’t be the case. One estimate is that they lost $200 million a week.

As a longtime freelancer, I’ve never had a government agency contract, but I know the awkward limbo of being "not quite an employee."

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