Jackisms, Third Anniversary

Jackisms
These are my Dad's sayings, which we call Jackisms

After three years, I am still adding to the list. Now that Mom has "slipped her moorings, too" (my Dad's expression), I will be writing "Peggyisms" as well. Almost every day I tell a friend, " As my Dad (or Mom) used to say, " and I quote one of their phrases. There was a lot of wisdom in those two.

JACK GREENWOOD’s Jackisms 1915-2009
A Gentleman and A Scholar

1. If you stick with me, you will be wearing diamonds.
2. Keep your snorkel up
3. Keep your chin up
4. Better than a sharp stick in the eye
5. Oppydildock
6. Bellyup (like a fish)
7. Don't take any wooden nickels
8. Let it roll off your back.
9. Roll with the punches.
10. As I live and breathe.
11. You are a sight for sore eyes.
12. Go get 'em tiger.
13. Connecticut is God's country
14. Connecticut is the banana belt of New England
15. The head gink.
16. Never get into a pissing contest with a skunk.
17. Put your best foot forward.
18. Always dress your best.
19. Go pound sand
20. Knock themdead
21. You can always tell a Greenwood, but you can't tell him much.(on pens at 90th birthday party)
22. What have you done for your country today?
23. Hold the fort.
24. Rigamarole
25. discombobulated
26. Don't forget your mittens. (from Shaggy Dog movie and when Marnie rented the porch to live)
27. Good on you.
28. Everyone is a critic
29. Give me high test (coffee)
30. That will grow hair on your chest
31. That will stick to your ribs
32. That is good for what ails you.
33. Have a hot toddy.
34. Pipe down
35. Hold the phone (stop)
36. Hold your horses
37. He's a peach of a guy
38. Trust in the lord
39. You don’t know how to eat.




Mary Greenwood, Mediator, Attorney and Author ofHow To Negotiate LIke A Pro: 41 Rules for Resolving Disputes, Winner of six book awardsBest How To Book, DIY FestivalRunner Up, New York Book Festival, E-Book and Self-Help CategoryFinalist ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year AwardsFinalist, Best National Book Awards, Self-Help CategoryHonorable Mention, London Book FestivalHow To Mediate Like A Pro: 42 Rules for Mediating DisputesWinner of five book awardsBest National Book AWard, Law CategoryBest E-Book, New York Book FestivalBest How To Book, Beach Book FestivalBest E-Book, Indie Excellence AwardsSpirit AWard, South Florida Writers AssociationEmail: howtonegotiate@aol.comwww.marygreenwood.com

Mango Writers Conference, February 4, 2012, Miami

Mango Writers Conference 2012









I will be giving a presentation at the Mango Writers Conference at 2:00 on "How Book Awards Can Help Your Marketing Effort."


The Second Annual Mango Writer's Conference
Sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Health Department

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

8am-5pm

to be held at the:

Miami-Dade County Health Dept.

4th Floor Conference Room

1350 NW 14th Street

Miami, FL 33125

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$40 per adult includes all events, light breakfast and lunch.

$20 discounted price for students includes all events, light breakfast and lunch.

2012 Handout-All Info on Feb. 4, 2012

Fill out Registration Form and remit payment by mailing check or money order to:

Attn: Mort Laitner, Chief Legal Counsel

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Miami, FL 33126





Mary Greenwood, Mediator, Attorney and Author ofHow To Negotiate LIke A Pro: 41 Rules for Resolving Disputes, Winner of six book awardsBest How To Book, DIY FestivalRunner Up, New York Book Festival, E-Book and Self-Help CategoryFinalist ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year AwardsFinalist, Best National Book Awards, Self-Help CategoryHonorable Mention, London Book FestivalHow To Mediate Like A Pro: 42 Rules for Mediating DisputesWinner of five book awardsBest National Book AWard, Law CategoryBest E-Book, New York Book FestivalBest How To Book, Beach Book FestivalBest E-Book, Indie Excellence AwardsSpirit AWard, South Florida Writers AssociationEmail: howtonegotiate@aol.comwww.marygreenwood.com

Book Review of How to Interview Like a Pro by Jackie Paulson

How to Interview Like a Pro: 43 Rules for Getting Your Next Job

Author: Mary Greenwood, JD, LL.M is an attorney, Mediator, and Author of many books. Mary has a BA from New School for Social Research, an MA in English from the University of Southern CA, and a Law Degree from California Western School of law. Mary lives in Florida.

Publisher: iUniverse

Genre/Market: Law, Business, Economics, Psychology


5 Out of 5 points


How to land your next job.


Quote: “Getting a job is like parking, you have to be at the right place at the right time.”

When this book arrived I was very happy because I have been looking for a job for quite some time in 2011. I believe so many people have either lost a job, got laid off a job, or the company downsized that learning how to properly interview from Mary Greenwood would benefit everyone.

In the book there are many rules but the first few rules seem to narrow down the basics for anyone new to the interview process.

RULE 1: In order to get a full time job it is best to apply online to the many job boards as possible and check back with them daily. It is very important to have your resume’ up to date. *For example, I just moved into a new place and totally forgot to update the address on my resume! It is also important to go out and talk to people and stores and network.

RULE 2: Prepare your elevator sentences. This will tell in 30 seconds or less who you are, what you offer, and what you can bring to the new job.

RULE 3: Make a list of (EVERYONE) you know.

RULE 4: Let everyone know you are looking for a job.

RULE 5: Make sure you use social networking sites such as LinkedIn.

RULE 6: Make sure your resume and cover letter fit the job you are currently applying for.

RULE 7: Be Flexible and Professional and prepared so that the unexpected is an invitation you are well ready for whether you are out shopping or what have you.

What I loved best was the 27 Do’s and the 26 Do Not’s of Interviewing along with the “Glossary of Terms.” As I was reading this book I realized it would be a great reference or even a great stocking stuffer for a friend or relative as the holidays approach. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking employment at any stage they might be in.



© 2011 by Jackie Paulson

website: www.marygreenwood.org