Jeanne Dininni

Have you ever wondered why you just can't seem to get ahead in life? Well, have you ever heard the saying, "Nice guys finish last"? Learn how you can shed that "nice guy" mentality and rise above the crowd!

What is poetry? Many eloquent individuals have attempted to define it, yet each has captured but one small part of its mysterious essence.

Losing a loved one can be hard no matter what the circumstances. But a sudden, unexpected death is so shocking, that it can leave the comforter almost as far off balance as the bereaved.

A manager or boss has the power to either spur employees on to greatness or prevent them from ever reaching their potential. Most can do the second, but it takes a special kind of leader to do the first. Which type are you?

San Luis Obispo County's avocado crop losses are estimated to be well into the millions of dollars, and prices for the popular pear-shaped fruit are expected to triple, as a result.

Over the years, AES Corp. has grown into a successful global entity. The foundation for this success has been the conviction of the company's founders that employee empowerment would be the key to the company's effective operation. They have a great deal to teach us.

A few timely tips can help ensure that you have the knowledge necessary to reap the full benefits of manufacturers' coupons.

Reviving the pressure cooker in the modern kitchen can bring us back to the days of healthier, more satisfying, stick-to-the-ribs meals!

Canister collecting can be a fun and easy way to organize your home!

A lovelier city than "SLO-town" would be difficult to find. Moving here to the Central Coast was one of the best things I've ever done!

Shakespeare's play, "King Lear," relies heavily on the concept of inversion to create the irony that adds so much to its dramatic impact.

If there are a million-and-one other things you'd rather be doing than cleaning house, join the club! There are more of us out there than you may realize!

What would Super Bowl Sunday be like if we tried this innovative new way of choosing the winning team?

This poem attempts to capture the enduring nature of love. Advancing through the various times of the day, through each of the seasons, and finally arriving at the autumn of life, it illustrates the steadfastness of this most mysterious of all emotions.

This poem's intent is to capture, to the greatest extent possible, the essence of each of the various stages of life in this world, and in the process explore the fleeting nature of this life and the ongoing nature of time itself.

Voices from the past whisper or shout to us over the roar of life's waves.

A wasted life is truly a sad thing.

Faith enables the human spirit to triumph over the storms of life.

As we stand on the threshhold of a new year, may we be reminded once again that, though the night may be dark, each new day brings with it new opportunities for growth--and each new year affords a chance to start anew.

A poem about growth

A woman scorned can be very unpredictable. Philandering husbands, take note!