Commuter V

Giving Up the House Life for Apartment Living … Maybe

By Cynna Woo

When people are young many long to leave the city and save every dollar to get more space out in the burbs. Somewhere along the line, the goal may change.
Here it is a new year; as I was heading back to NJ after a [...]

Confessions of a Rescue Addict

I admit it. I have a problem. When I look into the eyes of a dog or cat on death row, or one that happens to wind up at my back door looking for food, I can’t help but get involved.

Jealous Over The Thought Of Retirement

The Commuter
By Cynna Woo
Seven A.M. and it’s nice and bright for my return trip to New Jersey. Last week at this time, it was dark and gloomy. The trees are more yellow than green and I feel upbeat about the day and the week ahead. Thank goodness for daylight savings.
I’m thinking about my sis-in-law, home [...]

Jump The Fence To See If The Grass Is Greener

People who are afraid of change try to discourage others from changing by explaining that the grass is not greener; it’s the same dull grass. I don’t want to live my life trusting that all the grass in the world is the same color. I want to experience it myself.

A Secret Worth Stealing

By Jim Calder
If this headline caught your attention, that is because it should. We all love secrets, whether it is the alleged affairs of a professional golfer, a secret stock tip, or career advice. It is safe to say that most of us want to advance in life. But there comes a point where we [...]

The Social Media Jump-Start

3 Ways Social Media can Jump-start your Job Search
By Chris Aldred
Job seekers in this economic downturn are faced with a heart-wrenching imbalance: An army of unemployed workers battling for a handful of positions. Unfortunately, the more experience you have and the more specialized your position, the worse this dilemma tends to get.
But here’s the upside: [...]

The Commuter

By Cynna Woo
At times in life we are given rare and interesting moments containing vast opportunities to question… everything in our worlds. These are times when it is OK to space out without judgment and contemplate the meaning of life, our goals, our relationships, our passions and what comes next for our friends and family.

For [...]

Follow The Path

by Adrian Hoppel
I know the meaning of life.
I’m not kidding; I’ve figured it out some years ago. Do you want to know what it is? Well, as is the case in these kind of things, I can’t easily share it with you. Its the sort of thing you really need to uncover yourself. But perhaps [...]

The Not So “Strange” Rise From Near Death

The entertainment industry is full of dreamers just waiting for their big break. Jason Strange is not one of them; he is a passionate writer and family man devoted to his craft. After spending six weeks in a drug induced coma, Jason rose from his death bed to continue to chase his goal of becoming [...]

Lessons from the Bar

By Matt Tucker
No, I’m not talking about lawyers. I’m talking about your local watering hole.
There is a reason some bartender’s tip jars are overflowing with cash every night they are behind the bar. And it is rarely because they make the best tasting Mojitos. There is more to bar tending than pouring drinks. Anyone can [...]