If you’re a regular reader, then you know that Matchmaker Logistics has been celebrating the Superheroes of Shipping in 2014. Earlier this year, we all got to chose our own superhero avatars, and I selected Ironman. That would be Ironman, the cool exec with a heart of steel who fights for justice, not IRONMAN, the triathlete. For those of you who don’t know, an IRONMAN triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run, raced in that order and without a break. Ummm….no thank you. Last week, at
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Recently, my son Timothy informed me that he had to dress up as an animal for the school’s “Live Zoo” performance. My first thought was, “Live Zoo? Just come to our house for a few hours!” My second thought was, “Oh, no. I’m going to have to make an animal costume!” You betcha. There is an entire kingdom of animals at the zoo, everything from lions to alligators to elephants. For some reason, my Timothy decided to be… a chipmunk. Not only did he have to dress up as one, he had to learn
Read more →It’s that time of year again! Matchmaker is abuzz as Pam Pickral (Sr. Sales Carrier Rep) and I get ready to head to Tennessee for the annual NASTC conference. Last year, our Star Wars-themed booth was out of this world! This time, it’s the Year of the Superhero and I can’t wait to unveil all of the fun surprises we have in store at the Matchmaker Logistics booth! Last year, I published a Just Another Mary Monday entitled “Redneck Jedis”, which proved to be one of the most popular emails I’ve ever sent. So,
Read more →I like to win. No matter what the subject, make it a competition, and I’m in it to win it. Derek Jeter said: “You tell me you want to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat you. My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it.” I always knew that Jeter and I were soul mates…. When “people” (hi, honey!) accuse me of being overly competitive, I reply: “I am not! I’m the most non-competitive person in the whole
Read more →Been there. Done that. Seen it before. Bought the T-shirt. Whether it’s fashion, music, or interior decor, it seems that everything old is new again. This cycle of things going in and out of style is called “The 20-Year Rule.” There was a 60s revival in the 80s, then a 70’s revival in the 90’s. Guess what I saw in Marshall’s the other day? An entire shelf of leg warmers–hello, 80s revival! We think of film and television as being less cyclical and more progressive, a sign of our modern evolution. In the 80s
Read more →Last week, I talked about the Pumpkin Spice craze that sweeps the nation this time of year. But October isn’t just a month of celebrating orange orbs, it’s also a time to think pink. I was reminded that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month when I pulled up to my favorite fast food establishment on October 1st for a breakfast biscuit and a sweet tea. The wrapper on my straw read: “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow” and the actual straw was…you guessed it…pink! Indeed, everywhere you look in the month of October, you’ll
Read more →It’s only the first Monday in October and I don’t know about you, but I’m already over the pumpkin craze. You’d think I’d just be getting into it, since Halloween’s right around the corner and fall’s finally in full swing, but I’m a purist. I believe pumpkin belongs in a pie. I also blame “seasonal creep,” a handy term used to describe the annoying way seasonal treats are starting to show up way too early. For example, friends were bragging about their first Pumpkin Spice Lattes way back in August, while I was still
Read more →A few weeks ago, my youngest son, Timothy, found a brown and white puppy in our yard. Sure, it was cute, but this wasn’t my first time at the rodeo. I know how much work a puppy is (our current dog was supposed to belong to our older son– guess who takes care of it now?). Two pets, a dog and a cat, seem like more than enough to me. “Can I keep him?” Timothy asked, all wide-eyed and sweetness. “No, way.” I shook my head. I wasn’t about to let another pet slip
Read more →I spend a lot of time on the road (I’m headed to the Midwest this week!), and it just so happens to be my favorite way to travel. Unlike flying, I don’t have to share my seat with an overbearing stranger, worry about random cancellations, or risk getting sick from all those germs incubating in a sealed cabin. Most importantly, driving means I can bring all the bags I want at no extra fee. You see, I tend to over pack for…well, everything. But, I can easily stuff all of my stuff in any
Read more →You’ve heard some version of the saying before: “If you bought it, a trucker brought it.” Indeed, babies are just about the only thing not delivered by trucks. But baby diapers, baby food, and baby clothes? You can thank a trucker. If it weren’t for truck drivers, we’d all be homeless, hungry and naked. And while naked babies might be adorable, I, for one, am very glad that I get to wear clothes. So, to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 14-20), I’d like to share a few thoughts “out of the
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