Ahem.
Lisa Mc Sherry Earns Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources
SEATTLE, WA, February 14, 2012 – Lisa Mc Sherry, Director – Administration for Greenfield Advisors, recently earned certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that (your name) possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the field.
Ms. Mc Sherry responded to the news by saying that “earning my SPHR certification is one of the highlights of my career. Learning best practices and putting them to work is invaluable – both for me and for Greenfield Advisors.”
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
“It not only reflects well on Lisa as a mark of distinction,” added Dr. John Kilpatrick, CEO of Greenfield Advisors, “it demonstrates how high she sets the bar for every aspect of our work.”
(the full press release is here: http://www.greenfieldadvisors.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&catid=67&Itemid=156 )
A press release! :-)
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- tree top that fell in the backyard — note the ice crystals
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- tree down across the road, and across the power lines
Hi there!
We’re still without power (have been since Thursday morning). According to PSE, power should be restored either late this evening, late tomorrow evening . . . or late Wed evening. depending on whether we live in the ‘Renton area,’ ‘Kent area,’ or ‘East Kent area’. *sigh*
The Tanzy’s gave us shelter last night (mucho thanks!), we’re going to have to reassess and make plans for tonight. I’m going to continue to hope that it will be sooner rather than later. It’s not like we’re stuck inside — the roads are clear and we can easily get around. It’s just a bit boring — and very cold (50*) in the house. We need candles (a ‘to do’ for today).
No power means no phones, btw. So if you’ve been trying to call, that’s why we aren’t answering. John can get email on his phone, so feel free to write to him there.
Over all, we’re *FINE*. Threw away ~$50 worth of food, but the chest freezer in the garage is keeping things frozen. We have a gas stove, so we can cook pasta and make tea. The roads are clear, so we can purchase food in small quantitites to keep it fresh. Sasha’s been at her vacation home for a few days, allowing us to just have to worry about Kit & Roland. (That will change as they are going on a vacation on Tuesday, so we need to get her back Monday evening.)
It’s been a long blackout. Would we do anything differently? Yes. In retrospect, I’d have liked to have moved the gas grill into the garage — we could have more easily used it to cook oven-based things (indirect heat) which would have broadened our ability to use items from the freezer. I’d like to own a cat ‘house’ or two, so I could feel the kitties were sleeping warm. Otherwise, the only thing we are really missing is the ability to take hot showers. We have to travel for that.
I’ll update when we have news again.
We’re ok. The ice was very bad on Wednesday — we weren’t going anywhere, and were happy to stay in and work from home.
(photos under the cut)
Sasha loves the snow
My office moved last weekend, I was in charge, so it was a long couple of weeks for me. I took some time off this week to make it up. While I did, my new computer arrived. It’s FAST. And QUIET. Playing games is extra fun now. :-)
On the ‘down’ side, I had a root canal on Thursday. My first.
(‘squick’ warning under the cut)
The Weather in Kent
Saturday, May 19
Cloudy
Currently: 65˚F
Feels Like: 65˚ F
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 51˚
Sunday, May 20
Hi: 64˚, Lo: 53˚
Monday, May 21
Hi: 58˚, Lo: 49˚
weather feed courtesy of weather.com - thanks!