Posts Tagged ‘organizing’
How I gave my small desk a big makeover – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer If there’s one thing I know about myself, it’s this: I don’t work well in chaos. Recently I came to terms with my office. Specifically, my desk. I have a fairly small desk, by design. I have just enough space for my computer and a couple of monitors. The desk…
Read MorePurge for the New Year – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t.” ― Marie Kondo Nothing reminds you better that you have too much stuff than participating in a home renovation. Whether you hire someone, or do it yourself,…
Read MoreProposed tax regs require more detailed record keeping – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, RI author This week President Biden issued new regulations designed to tighten up on the equitable payment of taxes by those making over $400,000, individuals and businesses alike. In this presentation, he said that he would be interested in asking for just for two pieces of information from…
Read MoreWhy do writers write books? – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, RI author Why do writers write books? Rhode Island has many authors. We are a prolific bunch! It used to be you had to convince a publishing house to want to publish your book, and then to give you an advance and an editor. Years ago that all…
Read MoreFailing to prepare… Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, author Organization is the name of the game for emergency weather preparedness. As Rhode Island and the immediate coast faces Hurricane Henri, making a fast track for us, regardless if we get hit with its full force, or wind that will take out our electricity, or necessitate moving from our…
Read MoreOrganizing medical histories – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen – author, Why? Because I Love You We’ve probably talked about our health status more than ever in 2020 and 2021. We’ve reviewed in our own minds if we might be considered “high risk” in this time of COVID-19. Do we have asthma, high blood pressure, how overweight are we,…
Read MoreAre you the record-keeper, or a future survivor? – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen, contributing author Why? Because I Love You goes beyond books, pamphlets, and CDs on the market that offer fill-in-the-blank forms and other ways to organize vital records, data and information. It will elicit explanations that don’t fit in a “box.” For example, relative to finances, this book helps loved ones…
Read MoreSafe Deposit Boxes: Safe? Or tsuris? – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen, contributing writer If you have one – a safe deposit box – what’s in it? And where is the box located? Where are the keys? Do you have a bank safe deposit box as well as a lock box or home safe? If you have a bank owned one, how…
Read MoreDoctor! Doctor! – Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, author A friend of mine was suddenly taken ill and was on her way to the emergency department of the local hospital, per her doctor’s instructions, after a speedy phone call. She left a note on the kitchen table for her daughter which said – call my doctor’s…
Read MoreCollectibles & Appraisals – Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, author Are there any jewelry, art or business appraisals that would be of value to your partner or estate? If so, be sure to describe them and state the exact location. Of course, don’t forget those items you will want to get specialty insurance riders for now. That will…
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