Paradigm Plumbing & Heating likes Sue Blaney Parenting Tips

Traditions Matter

As we enter into the holiday season once again, I'm reminded of a time a number of years back when my then sophomore-in-high-school daughter made a comment that surprised me. She said "There is only one Christmas album to play when we are putting up the tree - it has to be Nat King Cole." I actually hadn't even realized that that had become a tradition in our home; I guess the music that we played when decorating the tree didn't have much importance in my mind. But clearly it had become an important tradition to my daughter.

I have my own favorite traditions too. Each year on the day before Thanksgiving I re-live the smells and sounds that took place in the kitchen of my youth as my beloved grandmother sauteed the celery and onions for the stuffing, baked the pies and made the cranberry sauce. I doubt she would have known that this would be such a poignant memory for me, but it is.

This, and what I've learned as I have parented my kids has taught me that rather than drive the traditions and memories that my kids will appreciate and relive, I ask them which ones they hold dear. They often surprise me with what matters most to them and we are sure to include their favorites in our family traditions.

The "Nat King Cole" comment from my daughter surprised me for another reason, too. This interchange occurred during a rather rocky time in our relationship. And because it had appeared that she was emotionally disengaged from the family more than ever before, I found myself surprised that she even wanted this degree of traditionalism in the holiday. She did. In fact it mattered a lot to her. Be careful not to assume that a teenager who appears disengaged won't want to participate in holiday traditions. In fact, the traditions may be just the thing to pull him in and get him to relax, reconnect and enjoy family time.

Ask your teenagers what their favorite memories and traditions are. Do some planning so you can maximize opportunities for your family to be together. You may be surprised to learn that your teen has been yearning for that just as much as you.

I ask Kayla & Caylie this question last night and it was really fun to hear that picking out and cutting down a live tree and watching christmas vacation ranked at our Family Traditions. So What are your family traditions? I think you will enjoy this Good Luck, Steve:)

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Paradigm P & H Loves BNI Director Sharon Riley - Great Job!

Sharon Riley

BNI Director

Hometown:
Salem, New Hampshire

Company Name:

Prudential Verani Realty 

Years with BNI:

6 Years

Notable Achievement:
Played a lead role in putting together the 2009 and 2010 BNI NH Regional Charitable Golf Tournaments and Silent Auctions. Worked with local sponsors and members to raise money for a variety of charitable causes including the BNI Misner Foundation, Upper Room and the local Make-A-Wish Foundation. To note the 2010 golf tournament raised $13,500.

What are your goals as a BNI Director?

My goal is to help members grow their business and achieve their dreams. Another goal is to help members improve on their skill sets through MSP and Advanced MSP classes.

What advice/thoughts do you have for members in 2010?    
Learn one new thing every day. Attend every training possible, and often. There is a reason that BNI is the largest and most successful organization of its kind. The education that is available through BNI is priceless and with continuous education, you will become more efficient and see more results than you ever imagined.

Rating from Plumbers Network for Paradigm Plumbing and Heating!

Jim Griffin was the service tech who received this review.  Great job Jim we are proud of you!

The following feedback has been made regarding your service:

Lead Date:	2010-11-07 17:50:24
Lead From:	Susan Lafond
Feedback Date:	8:31 PM, Saturday, November 13th, 2010, CST
Overall (Average) Ratings:	4.75
Description of Work:	Toilet plugged up..loose bolts replaced new seal put in.
Comments:	would hire them again.the service man was very nice.

Thank you very much Susan for the review we appreciate the Trust. Steve Labbe President PPH :)

Job Posting for Paradigm Plumbing and Heating Inc.

Paradigm Plumbing & Heating Inc. is looking for an oil and gas license service tech with a minimum of 10 year experience. We are also looking for a service tech with Air Conditioning experience. Plumbing license would be an added benefit to this position. Please send your resume to Steve@ParadigmPH.com. Thank you for your consideration.

Paradigm Plumbing and Heating Testimonial from Plumbers Networks

Great Job Jimmy, we are proud of you!

The following feedback has been made regarding your service:

Feedback Date:	5:02 PM, Monday, November 8th, 2010, CST
Overall (Average) Ratings:	4.75
Description of Work:	unclogged toilet,replaced wax ring and joni bolts
Comments:	was very pleased with work performance.will use your service again the tec(Jim Griffin) was very nice.

New Clients same great service. Thank you Jay! Justin, Great Job!

Steve,

Sorry our man didn't make it as the new Governor of New Hampshire. I just wanted to send you a heads up on your serviceman who was here to install the water heater. His name was Justin and he was very good and did and excellent job. Your name and company telephone numbers are in my contacts and I will pass these on to anyone I know that needs good service and work done in a timely manner.

Again,  thank you for your assistance in resolving this water heater problem in such a timely manner.

Regards,

Jay Stires , Keene, NH.

Paradigm Plumbing and Heating get another five star rating:)

The following feedback has been made regarding your service:

Lead Date:	2010-10-25 19:26:17
Lead From:	Roberta Serreti
Feedback Date:	9:27 PM, Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010, CDT
Overall (Average) Ratings:	5
Description of Work:	Bathroom faucets were leaking. We tried to fix ourselves. Could not figure out what was wrong.
Comments:	The plumber figured it out and fixed it in no time. I was very happy that I chose Paradigm Plumbing and will call them in the future.

 

Paradigm Plumbing and Heating Endorses John Stephen for Governor of NH

Dear Steve, 

After many, many months of an exhilarating campaign, we have reached Election Day.

How fortunate are we, as Americans and free people, to have the right to choose the direction of our great state.

It has been an honor to campaign as a candidate for New Hampshire Governor.

From Spring through Fall, I've criss-crossed this state and heard the countless concerns of Granite State citizens.

We face great challenges -- yet, I've never felt more optimistic about New Hampshire than I do now.

I am inspired by the courage and determination of the people I've met.

They are tired of the out-of-control spending and growing tax burden that are jeopardizing their future and New Hampshire's future.

 

It is their demand for change that makes me believe we can finally bring it to Concord.

Today, we face a fundamental choice for New Hampshire's future.

Do we continue on this path of higher taxes, more spending and massive budget deficits?

Or do we chart a new course with innovative ideas?  To really change state government.

It is clear to me there is only one path we can afford to go down.

I have a proven record as a fiscal conservative.  At Health and Human Services, I returned over $143 million to the state's taxpayers, while improving the quality of services.

As governor, I'll use my veto pen to make the tough choices.  We'll cut taxes and reduce spending to create jobs.

 

That's how we get our economy moving again.  And that's the change the New Hampshire needs.

 

I am grateful for your support and for all the hard work you have done.

 

I've asked alot of you this campaign and I will ask once again today - we all need to work as hard as we can today to turn out the vote.

 

If you stand by me today, I'll stand by you and the taxpayers of New Hampshire every day as Governor.

Thank you and God bless you,