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04/03/2024

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12/21/2023

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Following my father William Francois Vachet’s return from WWII he married Kathryn Diaster Silvers, born into an English and Irish family of Tennessee coal miners and moonshiners. They had fled a Tennessee mountaintop home following an incident where her grandfather and another man had an argument ...

11/30/2023

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I spent my summers with my maternal grandmother Maude. She and her family had traveled from the mountains of Tennessee to the coal fields of southern Indiana in wagons pulled by mules, where her father had shot to death a man in a gunfight over a whiskey still. He had also lost an eye in the process...

11/14/2023

Stories of My Fathers

My grandfather, Thomas LeRoy Vachet, was born in the small farming community of Vincennes, Indiana in 1883. His father, Pierre “Peter” Vachet was thirty years old at the time. His mother was Marie Victoir Richard. Tom’s father, Pierre Vachet, and mother, Estelle Boyd, divorced as the result of...

09/15/2023

If you are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a busy and stressful career, check out my recent post on LinkedIn.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for busy professionals to neglect their physical and mental well-being. The demands of work and personal responsibilities often take precedence, leaving little time for self-care. However, prioritizing your health is crucial for long-term success and happiness....

08/09/2023

Great leaders exhibit emotional control even in the most trying situations. Emotional control is a skill that most leaders need to be successful in managing their employees. Workers often look to leaders for examples of how to behave, especially during times of turmoil and change. Therefore, leaders need to prepare to present a calm, rational front. When leaders have high emotional control, they are seen as more likeable, ethical, and working in the interest of the organization.

When you react, you let others control you. When you respond, you are in control. – Bohdi Sanders Leadership is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that involves influencing others to achieve a common goal. One of the key aspects of effective leadership is emotional control, which refers to the ...

06/23/2023

Doctors are often faced with a dilemma: how to balance their ethical duty to do no harm and to heal their patients, with the economic pressure to make a profit from their services. This article explores this issue and its implications for the medical profession and society.

Doctors are often faced with a dilemma: how to balance their ethical duty to do no harm and to heal their patients, with the economic pressure to make a profit from their services. This article explores this issue and its implications for the medical profession and society. The Hippocratic Oath is a...

06/07/2023

I may not be the earliest adopter of Artificial Intelligence or the most adept user. But I am on board now, and endeavoring to be capable of leveraging its capabilities making some tasks easier or at least more efficient.

I may not be the earliest adopter of Artificial Intelligence or the most adept user. But I am on board now, and endeavoring to be capable of leveraging its capabilities making some tasks easier or at least more efficient. I am also cautious in relation to my use of this powerful technological tool w...

05/25/2023

Do you feel like you're just going through the motions of life without any real purpose? We all go through moments where we don't quite know what our true purpose is, but that doesn't mean it isn't out there.

Do you feel like you're just going through the motions of life without any real purpose? We all go through moments where we don't quite know what our true purpose is, but that doesn't mean it isn't out there. Whether it's something grand like changing the world or something as simple as making someo...

05/24/2023

Rock climbing is an exciting and demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, and technique. It is not just a physical challenge but also a mental one that requires focus and endurance.

Rock climbing is an exciting and demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, and technique. It is not just a physical challenge but also a mental one that requires focus and endurance. To become a proficient rock climber, you need to train and practice consistently. In this blog post, we wi...

05/19/2023

Having clear goals is essential for success in any aspect of life, and internships are no exception.

Having clear goals is essential for success in any aspect of life, and internships are no exception. When you embark on an internship, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of what you hope to gain from the experience. This will help you to focus your efforts and ensure that you are working tow...

05/16/2023

Dressing for success means more than just looking professional. It also entails having the right attitude and confidence to match your attire. And when it comes to impressing a potential employer or client, dressing well is essential.

For the last 15 + years of the 90’s I was living in Manhattan Beach, California but working out of a series of four different offices in Metro Washington, DC. Every week on Sunday morning at 10am I caught a United 747 out of LAX bound for DC, and on Friday at 7pm I boarded a United 777 destined fo...

05/03/2023

Want to create the perfect Zoom background? Keen to appear well read when you actually spend your time scrolling TikTok on the toilet? There is now an answer …

I was reading my usual three newspapers this morning and noted what I thought initially was an intentionally humorous article in The Guardian (see the link at the bottom) regarding the new trend of people using fake books or facades of books on shelves as backdrops for video conferencing, or for dec...

04/27/2023

Is there anything more frustrating than an unresponsive boss? You've gone out of your way to complete a project effectively, but without receiving any feedback or guidance on how to move forward. Or you've reached a milestone, and need direction or clarification on the next steps—it can leave you feeling helpless and powerless.

Is there anything more frustrating than an unresponsive boss? You've gone out of your way to complete a project effectively, but without receiving any feedback or guidance on how to move forward. Or you've reached a milestone, and need direction or clarification on the next steps—it can leave you ...

04/24/2023

Advocacy programs, and Health Care Navigators, help patients navigate a complex healthcare system. These advocacy programs help patients get the best possible treatment and play a significant role in the relationship between patients and healthcare providers.

Several factors make the United States healthcare system complicated. There are a variety of healthcare insurance plans offered through employers, and the government also has plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Health Administration system. The Affordable Care Act also set up individu...

04/24/2023

The past serves not only as a gateway to the present, but also hints at our future. Genealogy is the study and tracing of family lineage and past. Human beings are naturally curious in wanting to know who they are. As a result, this field has recently gained immense popularity as people seek to learn more about their ancestors, heritage, and historical places.

The past serves not only as a gateway to the present, but also hints at our future. Genealogy is the study and tracing of family lineage and past. Human beings are naturally curious in wanting to know who they are. As a result, this field has recently gained immense popularity as people seek to lear...

04/19/2023

Age Plus Experience Equals Wisdom

This is an idea that has been around for centuries and reflects the notion that knowledge can only be obtained through living and learning.

This is an idea that has been around for centuries and reflects the notion that knowledge can only be obtained through living and learning. The idea is that as one ages, they acquire more life lessons, which gives them a more profound understanding of things, resulting in greater wisdom. It implies....

04/13/2023

According to a Nature research article, nearly 90% of individuals will experience a "hot streak" in their occupation. This period is marked by outstanding and quality work that lasts for a few years. The best part? This can happen at any point in someone's career, whether early or late, making it never too late to reach the pinnacle.

According to a Nature research article, nearly 90% of individuals will experience a "hot streak" in their occupation. This period is marked by outstanding and quality work that lasts for a few years. The best part? This can happen at any point in someone's career, whether early or late, making it ne...