Happy 4th of July!
Today is a federal holiday so most of us should not be working.
However, a recent Oseterman Research Survey commissioned by Neverfail indicates that 83 percent of us check email after work on a smartphone or mobile device and more than 66 percent of us bring a work-related device on vacation.
While it may be difficult to disconnect for a week, why not disconnect for a day – today?
Instead of checking emails, writing a report or catching up on work-related reading, spend today relaxing. Enjoy a picnic, watch the fireworks, catch a movie in an air-conditioned theater, read a book or simply watch the tomatoes grow.
The idea is to give yourself a break. Enjoy!
Cynthia's Communique 
Hi there — I like your blog, but I’m actually curious about a photo you’ve displayed. It’s from the entry on September 7, 2011. I was wondering if it is your photo? I’d like to potentially use a portion of it for a copy of a book I’m in the process of writing. Could you please e-mail me to discuss? Thanks much!
Hi Eric,
Yes, that’s my photo. I took it last year in a cornfield in Nebraska. What type of book is it?
Cynthia