One of my favorite holiday weekends is finally here! (and a bonus – three-day weekend)! Hopefully you can talk your boss into handing out our Freedom Passes to  let you leave work a little early so you can get a jump start on the festivities! 

I come from a family who's full of traditions, and ever since I can remember my grandpa will get up early to blare The Stars and Stripes Forever, every July 4th. Now if you are familiar with this John Philips Sousa classic, you know it just plays on and on! I am sure the neighbors love him for that! Once the music has played, the festivities can begin. The weekend is full of family, friends, food, fireworks and more. 

I don't know about you, but for me getting the mail is one of the highlights of my day. When I hear that mail truck whizzing down my street I get excited. I guess it's a good thing I've found a career in direct mail. 

June's Show Us What You've Got Facebook contest has come to an end. The winner of $500 in prizes is (drumroll please) Karla Navarro from DCFS of Nevada!

Since I held down the fort here at the 'ville, I couldn't possibly relive our 2014 SHRM experience. So, we recruited one of the SHRM newbies to tell you all about her experience. Readers, meet Lindsey!