Author Archives: robin swetz

I just wrapped up my grocery shopping, and I am checking out the pre-owned books for sale in the corner by the service desk. One dollar for softcover, two dollars for hardcover. It uses the honor system. You’re expected to … Continue reading →

Recently, during an e-mail discussion with a friend, he inquired if I had “found my calling”. Our most recent thread was about his moving onto another job. I was struck that he’d found a good match in his career, had … Continue reading →

Today I went to the Subway shop to get lunch. I was pressed for time, and, admittedly, I thought about scooting in ahead of the woman that I saw coming into the shop. You see, I saw it. There, on … Continue reading →

Red coffee mug in the mailroom The e-mail alert just came through Please come claim it at reception Apparently it’s traveling like lost coffee mugs do. I wonder if the red hue is bright or deep And is the height … Continue reading →

I caught my husband doing something today. Dusting. Now, don’t jump to conclusions. He was dusting my son’s baseball trophy. Sometimes I even catch my husband dusting the PS4. Hey, I’ll take it where I can get it. Love that … Continue reading →

BFF- Its not what you think. We are talking interviewing!! And we are talking Best Foot Forward!!! Read on for Tips and Tricks for putting your Best Foot Forward during the interview process. Great news! You’ve been called in for … Continue reading →

Today I saw a most wonderful sight. At my oldest son’s cross country meet, there was a runner working really hard to finish up. Well, runners from his team and other teams who had finished the race themselves joined this … Continue reading →

Today, as I unpacked my husband’s lunch box as part of my morning routine, I came upon a neatly folded up piece of tinfoil. I smiled, and thought of Karen Evertson. Karen was a colleague of mine some years ago. … Continue reading →

The chain-link fence casts a shadow on the girl’s legs, almost looking like she is wearing fishnet stockings. There are many mirages I have stumbled upon in my life; perfection, some friendships, the meaning of happiness, what is important in … Continue reading →

I received the following fortune in my cookie after one Chinese meal. “It’s one of those low-key days that you’d rather spend just chilling.” Is this what Fortune cookies have become? An observation? What has become of the profound phrases … Continue reading →