Random Thoughts


Kimberly Manchester As a Writer (and yes, I have the degree to back up that capital W) I have a collection of essays that sprung from paid assignments, the thoughts and feelings that inspired me at the time. This blog expresses everything from humor to nostalgia, and everything in-between. That's why it's called "Random Thoughts". If you like "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handy" you will appreciate my humor.

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Not-So-Random Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

Posted by Kimberly Manchester on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, In : Work 

It seems like no matter where I go to look for information on the current climate of work – online or in person – everyone is talking about the need for work-life balance. It also seems like many seek to have that balance tipped heavily in favor of life over work. The most extreme are making demands that employers make financial accommodations in the form of less work (24 – 32-hour work weeks) for the same amount of money (or even more!). I suppose that does make sense, in a broad view:...


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Misogyny and Misandry and Humor, OH MY!

Posted by Kimberly Manchester on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, In : Communications 

mi·sog·y·ny /məˈsäjənē/ noun: dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.


mis·an·dry /miˈsandrē/ noun: dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men.

The Battle of the Sexes is nothing new, with instances of it going back to the dawn of humanity - think the legend of Lilith or the story of Adam and Eve. Men and women are yin and yang, a delicate balance, the conception of one impossible without the other - and many would argue that the moment of co...
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