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Working in an Office Space as an Introvert

April 3, 2026

According to dictionary.com the term introvert is defined as, “a person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater than average preference for solitude,” and according to Rhea Baesa (Me), it means “My social battery is running...

Jo Ann’s 2026 QRCA Takeaways/Reflection

March 13, 2026

QRCA began in 1983, and RIVA joined in its first or second year, making me a 40+ year member. (The name badge ribbons stopped at 30 years — so I edited mine accordingly!) Compared to DC’s temperatures in the teens,...