Spirit Magazine - August 2013 - (Page 23)

Just Fishing skee-Ball MeMories Your story “Inhuman Resources” in the June issue is spot-on! I spent several months tailoring a résumé, navigating user-unfriendly career websites, and completing applications for position descriptions, only to be rejected in a matter of hours by a machine or, after several months, by a human via email! I only obtained the new position that I have through a referral—no posting, no website. I’ve been told by more than one recruiter that many posted positions are not available. Instead, many companies are fishing for talent with these listings or posting them because they are required to, despite their intention to fill them internally. Thank you for chronicling the fiasco that job seekers now face. Like your story says, let’s get the human back into Human Resources. Your June article about the original length of Skee-Ball lanes [The Numbers] brought back a lot of memories. My dad would take my younger brother and me to play Skee-Ball in Coney Island, New York, when we were kids. As a child, he worked on the boardwalk there near the original Nathan’s restaurant. My dad passed away late last year, but thank you for bringing back a happy memory of him I forgot I had. —DOUG THROCKMORTON DALL AS Congrats on the human-enabled job! —MARK HAMMOND SUNRiSe, FLORiDA We’re glad you could find in us a way to remember him, Mark. hot (rod) tip In April, I happened to be flying to Delray Beach, Florida, when I read the cover story on Rod Stewart impersonator George “Hot Rod” Orr [“Almost Famous”]. Inspired by the article, I went to see him perform and had a great evening in the process. Thanks for the tip. In looking at your May issue online, it made me wish I had flown someplace that month, so I could pick one up. —J O A N N e Av e R y OSTeRviLLe, MASSACHUSeT TS Wow, then this August issue will really make you want to read the magazine in flight! We hope you do. EDITOR’S NOTE Lt. Col. Mark Weber turned his terminal cancer into a mission, writing a best-selling book, Tell My Sons, which Spirit excerpted in the May issue. in working closely with Mark over the course of several weeks—weeks, it turns out, that were among his last—he showed not a flicker of infirmity or weariness. The story touched a chord with most readers, who laughed and cried along with Mark and his extraordinary family. Mark’s mission ended on June 13, when he passed from this life, surrounded by his family, with a view of his beloved garden. Godspeed, Mark. CORRECTION in the June article “eat Like A Chef,” we misspelled the name of Josh Keeler, chef/owner of Two Boroughs Larder, in Charleston, South Carolina. We’re not just sorry, we’re surprised. His name is way easier to spell than the restaurant’s. Good times are always in season. Laketown Wharf Book your vacation at Laketown Wharf in Panama City Beach, Florida, where gulf views, lake views and golf course views come together! Visit our website for the latest deals and packages, plus we offer exclusive discounts to Southwest Airlines® Travelers! Laketown Wharf, Real People, Real Stories and a Real Vacation! 877-781-9991 • LaketownWharf.com Sterling Resorts visitpanamacitybeach.com | 800.PCBEACH (722.3224) When the Moment is Golden, the Vacation is Sterling! Stay Sterling Style! Sterling Resorts is the premier vacation rental company in Panama City Beach and offers an amazing selection of vacation rentals. Discover your next escape along with attractive offers on our website, plus exclusive deals available to Southwest Airlines® Travelers! 877-701-1284 • SterlingResorts.com http://www.LaketownWharf.com http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com http://www.SterlingResorts.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

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