Not enough money. Not enough time. Family expectations. The “Supposed Tos” wring all the joy out of the holiday season. Why do we play the game? Here’s some sound advice to help you avoid the traps and have more fun.

Eat your heart out, Christie’s. The 1% FTP auction raised nearly $19k. JJ’s guitar went for $15-hundred and change!

Music heard on this show includes “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA.

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Users usually want money. Yours. Or sex. Maybe you’ve dated one of these guys. Trouble is, users are not easily spotted. Often they come disguised as well-meaning relatives, or the neighbor who never seems to have whatever it is he/she is always borrowing. Users are expert manipulators. Here’s how (and when) to say NO and mean it.

One Percent for the Planet is auctioning off tons of Green goodies, including a Jack Johnson autographed guitar! Penguin Pods donated podcast consulting- go get some! All of us involved give at least 1% of all sales to environmental causes. Please join us!

Music this episode includes “29″ by Dominic Castillo and the Rock Savants.

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Every workplace has one - or six. They suck up to senior management. They steal your ideas and waste your time. They constantly criticize, spread malicious gossip and get good people in trouble. And that’s just minor bad behavior compared to the damage they can do. Fear not! Here are some simple steps you can take to detox your office environment.

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Sharon’s in her 40s, beautiful, trim, outgoing, active, has a good career and says she is ready for love and committment. She wonders why she can’t find the right guy. Turns out, like so many people, Sharon has no chance of changing things until she becomes available. I’ve a homework assignment that’s perfect for procrastinators: it’s not due until next Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

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For the over-40 crowd it is fast-becoming the new normal. De-stigmatized by society, a growing number are committed cohabitants who show up as “single” when the census folks come ’round. But that’s only part of it.

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Our silver anniversary show explores how the inability to “feel the pain” of another generation has some workplaces rippling with turmoil. Why can’t Boomers, GenX and GenY make nice at the office? A few companies are proactively seeking the answer. Please take our listener poll. Pretty please? I have oodles of leftover candy for ya. Here kitty, kitty.

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You suppose Socrates knew something about the dating process? He certainly hit on the big key to finding your ideal life partner. Now if we could only remember to follow his wisdom. Instead, our expectations hog the stage. A shout out to our friends and family in wildfire ravaged SoCal, and Ken gets a note from home.

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Role reversal with a capital $. When she makes more money than he it can spell The End for some couples. Solution? R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha had it right! Show milestone: 1200+ regular listeners and growing. Thank you, thank you!

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We’ve got a do over! Well, almost. This is what happens when I answer my fan mail. Hope you’re happy now, Charlie!

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When secrets threaten a trust they undermine the relationship. Ken battles a loud garden tool at 20 paces (but the shrubs look great, thanks Mark)!

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