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Through the Eyes of fire: A father's note to his son on violence against women
How do we know we are raising them right? Best I can tell, is they are still alive, and seem happy and respectful. Best I can do is show them what I've learned and hope they become better men than me.
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What's Better Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act? And Why it Matters.
As I write this, congress is working to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obama-Care). Its important to know how we got here, and whether we should start over or move forward on healthcare.
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Why You Need to See "Guardians of the Galaxy" (no spoilers)
Marvel did it again. Guardians is funny, exciting, and even a little heart warming. If you're skeptical, get over it. You just might have the most fun you've had at the movies in years.
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Stop Swinging for the Fences: The 3 Can't Miss Qualities to Look for in a Job Applicant.
You've interviewed hundreds, hired dozens, but still can't identify the perfect candidate. Its not that complicated. You are trying too hard. You don't need to hit a home run. Just get on base.
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Whispers in a Hurricane: Raising a Son as a Single Mother
There are no experts on how to raise a child as a single mother, just as there are no guides on how to react in a car accident. You brace for the collision and hope for the best.
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Midnight Release: Surviving as a Grown-up Gamer
The days of madden tournaments, midnight game releases, and calling in from work for the new Call of Duty release are long gone. The passion remains. This is how grown-up gamers can survive.
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Freaking Out!: 7 Steps to Beating Stress at Work
Take responsibility for your own stress. You caused it. You are making it worse right now. Stop! This is your chance to build habits that can make your workday so much easier. 7 habits to be precise.
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The People you call Employees: The Secret to Success in Management
Why you may be servicing the wrong people, and how a little empathy can eliminate most of your managerial stress.
Working my way through college while studying English and American Literature at the Universty of Texas at El Paso, I spent more time working than studying. My willingness to do anything for some overtime lead to me getting promoted several times during the 6 years I attended college.
It got to the point where I wasn't able to balance school, work and the small family I had created. I had to make a choice. The ability to pay bills and put food on the table won out. I gave up my education to follow a career in Retail.
I now have over 18 years experience as a Manager, having run very successful Truck Stops, convenient stores, restaraunts, and electronics retailers. I have trained and managed hundreds of people, have extensive experience in customer service, and health and life insurance.
I try to spend what little free time I have with my wife and two boys. We enjoy sports, especially football, and like to call ourselves gamers.
Life happened, and I never quite became the writer I had hoped to become while attending college. Now, with some loving encouragement from my wife, I look to Hubpages as my opportunity to get away and write about those things I know, like management and insurance, and those things I enjoy: Social Sciences and current affairs.
I hope I can earn the time you spend reading my hub.