Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, My distinguished colleague painted a harsh picture of my client as a Christmas villain worse than Scrooge and the Grinch combined, a lunatic who would kill someone for giving her a Christmas present she didn't like. What my colleague failed to mention was the nature of that unwanted Christmas present. The gift (if … Continue reading Elf on the Shelf as a justification for murder?
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People used to live here. It was a nice neighborhood. Now it is ruins. There used to be a thing called Black Friday. On the day after Thanksgiving, stores would have big sales. Some stores opened super early in the morning with special early bird prices. People lined up outside the doors waiting to get … Continue reading The final Black Friday sales
Santa's Workshop has been a target of misogyny accusations and harassment claims largely surrounding the treatment of toy developer Missy d'Elf. Missy and her supporters have been threatened, and their personal information has been posted online. Many argue the harassment is more evidence of the notoriously anti-feminist culture in the toy-making industry. Opponents say the … Continue reading Misogyny accusations raise tensions at Santa’s Workshop
I've always been annoyed by imprecise people. Have I ever told you that? Pfft. I don't understand why some people can't seem to follow directions or show up somewhere when they say they will. I have no patience for exaggeration and hyperbole. Say what you mean and mean what you say. That's my way. Being … Continue reading Imprecise
Dear boss, I have some questions regading your message about the importance of accurate timesheets. I am trying to be more mindful in the reporting of my hours; unfortunately, I cannot find appropriate billing codes for many of my activities. Below is a breakdown of how I spent my 40 hours this week. Please advise as to how … Continue reading A blatantly honest timesheet
Kim Z. Dale 