by Nancy Seiverd | Mar 5, 2024 | Feature Article
One of the only reasons I happen to like March is because of Daylight Savings Time. Finally, I feel like with the extra daylight, we’re getting out of winter’s grip. Not that this winter in my neck of the woods has been so terrible, but it’s not one of my...
by Nancy Seiverd | Feb 6, 2024 | Feature Article
It was 8:30am on Friday, February 2nd, and while I was sipping my coffee in the office gearing up for a busy morning, I received an email from one of our suppliers wishing me a very Happy and Healthy Ground Hog Day! When I saw it, I did a double take! This was the...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jan 15, 2024 | Feature Article
Can you believe it’s already 2024? Where did the time go? It was just 1964 when the Beatles came to the US for their first tour. I was a teenager back then and like all teenage girls, I was totally entranced with the look, the sound, and the swagger that the Beatles...
by Nancy Seiverd | Nov 8, 2023 | Feature Article
Can you believe we’re already coming up to the end of the year and starting to plan Thanksgiving? Time goes by so fast and honestly, I feel like I’m still digesting last year’s turkey dinner! Year after year (and decade after decade), I still love having family...
by Nancy Seiverd | Oct 11, 2023 | Feature Article
I was talking with a young person in my office the other day who mentioned that she is trying to learn some basic moulage techniques for her upcoming Halloween costume. Not having been a big participant of Halloween for several decades, I asked her what moulage...
by Nancy Seiverd | Sep 6, 2023 | Feature Article
Another Labor Day holiday has come and gone and with it, I’m reminded of my childhood when the dreaded thought of going back to school after a long and lazy summer was kind of depressing. First there was the need to get some new clothes and shoes, followed by...
by Nancy Seiverd | Aug 20, 2023 | Feature Article
When I was a teenager, playing around in the sun on the beach for long hours with my friends was always a wonderful time, except for one thing – I got terribly sunburned. As I got older, realizing that I could not subject myself any longer to painful...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jul 3, 2023 | Feature Article
Summertime is one of the most challenging seasons to have an office job. While the fluorescent lights above your workstation may be giving you a dull headache, it’s gorgeous outside. Add to that, your co-worker is on vacation and continuously sends you...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jun 6, 2023 | Feature Article
You may recall the father and son marathon team, Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, who became Boston Marathon legends after their first run in 1980. What was incredibly memorable was that Dick pushed Rick, who was a quadriplegic and had cerebral...
by Nancy Seiverd | May 2, 2023 | Feature Article
It’s coming up to Mother’s Day again and for all those who still have their sweet and tender mothers (this also includes wives, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and anyone who might fall into the “mother” category), trying to find that special gift can be a...
by Nancy Seiverd | Apr 4, 2023 | Feature Article
It’s April and as I walk around the neighborhood, I’m enjoying seeing all the flowers coming up. First there are the daffodils, followed closely behind by the tulips. There is one house that always has a magnificent display of flowers throughout the spring, summer,...
by Nancy Seiverd | Mar 7, 2023 | Feature Article
During the past forty-seven years, CMI has had the honor of having several team members contribute to our success for three or more decades. Over this period, getting to know each of them professionally and personally has been extremely rewarding. Each one is highly...
by Nancy Seiverd | Feb 8, 2023 | Feature Article
Like hundreds of millions of people around the globe, February 14th is your day to either receive a special gift, give some special flowers, or both. In the US and the UK, Valentine’s Day means heart-shaped cards and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. But...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jan 10, 2023 | Feature Article
First things first, let me wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Whatever holiday you celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family, and that you have lots of health and happiness in this New Year. As we enter the new year, I’m finding the...
by Nancy Seiverd | Nov 2, 2022 | Feature Article
Did you know that there are roughly 20 million American veterans in this country? Of this number, there are 6.4 million Vietnam War veterans over the age of 70. Many are not in such good condition, both mentally as well as physically. Sadly, there are many veterans...
by Nancy Seiverd | Oct 4, 2022 | Feature Article
As the summer comes to a close and everyone returns to their normal working routines, hiring managers are ready again to post jobs, schedule interviews, and shore up employment needs before the end of the year. There are a few factors that drive employment...
by Nancy Seiverd | Sep 8, 2022 | Feature Article
Hope everyone had a real nice Labor Day holiday this year. It’s always a pleasure to meet with family and friends for an easy day of relaxation and enjoyable conversation. Among the many topics discussed is the fact that it’s not uncommon for us baby boomers...
by Nancy Seiverd | Aug 9, 2022 | Feature Article
Last month CMI conducted a poll asking followers of its LinkedIn Company page to respond to how they keep distractions at a minimum at work. Somewhat surprisingly, 38% of respondents indicated that listening to music was their preferred concentration support method....
by Nancy Seiverd | Jul 12, 2022 | Feature Article
Staycations are the new way to vacation! But what exactly is a staycation, and how is it different from a vacation? Simply put, a staycation is a vacation where you stay at or close to home. For some people, that means staying in and enjoying their local vicinity...
by Nancy Seiverd | May 3, 2022 | Feature Article
Mother’s Day in the US had several starts and contributors, but it is Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 – November 24, 1948) who is credited as the founder of our national Mother’s Day holiday. Anna Jarvis’ campaign for a special day to...