Mountain View Hospital’s Post

BEHOLD, garbage. It might not be my fault, but it is my responsibility. 🚮 We’re located in a high-traffic area. A lot of trash comes our way when it’s windy, so we do “parking lot checks” each day. Like trash comes onto our property, challenges & difficulty will come into our lives. It doesn’t always mean we’re doing something wrong; sometimes it’s just the way the wind is blowing that day. But being a good steward means demonstrating care for what is under our scope of influence, regardless of how it got there. In other words: It might not be our fault, but it is our responsibility. So grab a trash bag and let’s get to it. ✨

Things I'm doing today: 1) Building a fence today at my place in the mountains. 2) Cooking a chicken in a crock pot. 3) Puttering on a car I'm building for Laguna Secca. 4) Laundry. 5) Watching a Movie while hitting a 9 pm bedtime.

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Observation: Pets in Public Places I recently visited a small café and noticed a gentleman accompanied by his bitch. While I understand the joy of having pets, I wanted to respectfully share my concerns. As the bitchs barking grew louder, it became distracting and irritating, causing me discomfort and a headache. I'm sure others nearby felt similarly. I kindly request that pet owners consider the following: - Keep pets out of small, enclosed public spaces like cafes and restaurants. - Choose open areas, such as parks or dog parks, where bitches can freely roam and bark without disturbing others. - Be mindful of fellow patrons who may not be comfortable around pets. By being considerate, we can ensure everyone enjoys their dining experiences and social interactions. Thank you for your understanding. #PetEtiquette #PublicPlaces #Consideration #Respect

My first job was washing dishes in a dive bar and restaurant called Mr. P's Playhouse in Ridgecrest, California. I was 16, eager, and willing to do anything to make extra money. I worked hard, kept up with the load, and felt good about myself. Then, the owner told me to clean the bathroom in the bar. The night before, someone drank too much and threw up all over the toilet and floor. Since I was the lowest person (dishwasher), I got the fun job of cleaning up the nasty bathroom. I did it. Here's what I learned: 1. No job is below me. I've cleaned toilets, scrubbed floors, sold cars, dug ditches. Work is what I do. 2. The value of labor. Jobs need to be done, and there is value in doing them well. I raise my worth when I commit to doing them to the best of my ability - no matter the job. 3. I have a choice. My attitude matters, and I have a choice as to how I see the world. I could have made a big scene when I saw the nasty bathroom, but I didn't. I sucked it up, held my breath, and did the work. Positive attitude. 4. I have empathy. I see people doing dirty jobs every day. I say thank you and help wherever and whenever I can. Nothing is beneath me. 5. I can do hard things. I have thick skin and can do difficult labor—sweat, dirt, and pain. I am not a wilting flower that needs protecting. I can suffer—for a while. I stayed at Mr. P's until we moved to Washington, DC, later that summer. I look back on the dishwashing job and am grateful for the lessons. What was your first job? What lessons did you learn from it? Please share your thoughts in the comments. I would love to hear about it. I love you all. ------ If you would like to talk about your career or life directions, please book a no-obligation appointment with me. I'd be happy to talk and help!

As we gather to honor and remember, let's also prioritize safety. Here are some essential fire safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day: * Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. * Never grill indoors – not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area. * Ensure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill. * Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.

We can almost smell those grills firing up! If you hope to enjoy some of the great outdoors in your backyard, check out these tips for the perfect summer cookout. From what to serve, to what not to forget, you can enjoy your next hosting event with this helpful advice: https://lnkd.in/g2845CG8

Though more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill – yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: 🔥 Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. ⛺ Never grill indoors- not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area. 🐶 Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill. 🏠 Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire. Let's make those summer cookouts safe and delicious! 🌭🍖

The most important tool in your kitchen? A pair of scissors! Cut up all your food bags to prevent pet suffocation! https://lnkd.in/gu6jSAqp #preventpetsuffocation #petsuffocation #dogsuffocation #catsuffocation #scissors

“Young people don’t want to do anything outside their job description” No one should be EXPECTED to do work outside of their job description. The job description tells you what is expected of you for the salary/wage offered. Expecting people to do work BEYOND that is essentially saying “here’s more work to do that we didn’t advertise and you should just do it out of the goodness of your heart”. It’s the same as employers expecting you to go “above and beyond” in your job role and frowning down at you when you don’t. Employers…stop this.