What's Eating Her?

It's a short work week for many and there's a good chance that these last couple of days have had many playing catch up at work due to the time off we had for Memorial Day. Regardless, Friday's are usually a challenge at her place of employment whether she gets to "dress down' or not.

Food in the workplace can be tempting and disgusting. One burnt bag of microwaved popcorn can really throw a disturbing scent into an office space that lingers all day. It clings to the air around her desk, sticks to her hair and clothes and everyone knows that someone messed up and got a lousy snack. It's quite the opposite with a freshly popped bag, then you find a few hungry friends that think your brilliant in the kitchen.

It's scary inside an office refrigerator, there are plastic bags with uneatable contents that have grown moldy and watery. Even though employees are instructed to "label their food" there's a bunch of unnamed greek yogurts, half-eaten sandwiches and and cartons of Chinese food tat go unclaimed for months or until one brave worker is assigned the awful task of cleaning out the box. . Some morning shows have made a great "bit" out of cleaning out the office refrigerator on the air.

She'd like to be the person displayed in her favorite health magazine that packs a healthy lunch complete with bean sprouts and 12 grain bread but there's only so many hours in a day. She probably packs a better lunch for her husband and kids than she does herself. Or if she does bring goodies from home she shares. This is not a "woe is me" tales it's a stay away from her popcorn reminder.

She buzz words

• Invest
• Pollen
• Season Tickets
• Rhubarb

She could be:

• Coloring her hair
• Shrieking over her teens phone bill
• Pumping air into her bicycle tires
• Clipping coupons
• Cleaning a BBQ grill

She likes it when...

• She's got a good excuse to splurge.

She keeps telling herself..

• "Breathe"

She Vacation

The shrinking dollar has her scraping for new ways to vacation.

www.Priceline.com has received varied reviews, booking more hotel rooms than airfares lately. As she shops around, www.BiddingForTravel.com can provide her with info on how others fared with the fares.

Shipping luggage ahead could simplify her airport experience if she is willing to pay. Besides FedEx, UPS, and DHL, she can price out these companies:

• Luggage Forward: www.luggageforward.com
• Luggage Concierge: www.luggageconcierge.com
• Sports Express: www.sportsexpress.com

She Health

Thyroid cancer is rare but statistics show that it is increasing. She should remember to ask her doctor to check her neck. Thyroid cancer is more likely to occur in people who have undergone radiation therapy of the head, neck, or chest during childhood. Before 1960, radiation was commonly used to shrink enlarged tonsils or adenoids, to treat skin problems, and to reduce an enlarged thymus gland in infants. www.checkyourneck.com

She Pet

A free-roaming dog is a big safety hazard in a car, but she doesn't want to leave her sweet pooch at home. She should gear up with a few essentials.

• Auto Zip Line is a secure line that allows the dog freedom to move while providing safety in case of sudden stops. www.kurgo.com
• Backseat Barrier: creates a strong wall between the front and back seat of car. It is a universal fit with an extra partition and is easy to install.
• www.kurgo.com

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