Quiet Observation

I have heard that studies have shown that most people change careers an average of seven times prior to retirement. Over the years I have given some serious thought (however briefly in some…

I’ve been meaning for a long time to compile a list of things I liked and if possible would continue to enjoy, but that are, for whatever reason, no longer available. In this…

This is a topic that is very close to my heart, so I hope I can do it justice in this post. You have probably heard and agree that first impressions are very…

In September 2018 my husband and I upgraded my automotive transportation to a 2018 Tesla Model 3. Blue Lightning, as we have named the vehicle, is the second car I have owned, and…

All writers have certain pet peeves when it comes to improper grammar. Although I did not major in English, nor do I quite consider myself a grammar expert, I do consider myself a…

Job interviews can be either pleasant, positive experiences or seem like nerve-wracking wastes of time. Unfortunately, I have experienced both kinds, but the good news is it does get easier to face them…

When I was a pre-teen (circa 2001), I occupied much of my free time with what I liked to call “great time-wasters”. I knew that as I grew older I would not have…

Welcome to Quiet Observation, TheLoneMingler’s personal blog! My real name is Rachel Wood, but I like to use the screen name TheLoneMingler, which is a description of my social interaction: I enjoy friend…