July 9, 2020
The Eyes Have It
As you know, “The ayes have it,” is how a majority rule is announced. This post is about our physical eyes, however—and of the extra work they can do… READ MORE »
June 18, 2020
Use Your Temper as a Tool
This past week, the Director of an organization with which I am involved in a volunteer capacity sent me an email so riddled with condescension and contempt it took my… READ MORE »
June 11, 2020
No Need to Step on the Brake—Just Take Your Foot Off the Gas
Last summer I was driving with my super cool nephew (that is he, pictured above, flying an F/A—18F Super Hornet) when he remarked, “Why are people so quick to step… READ MORE »
May 28, 2020
“Wicked” Rehabilitated the Reputation of Witches—I Will Now (Attempt to) Do the Same for Stepmothers
When your father announces at the age of 72 that he is remarrying it is natural to think, (among other things) “Well, this could go either way…” Outside my brain,… READ MORE »
May 21, 2020
Assisting Others is Great—but Leave Them Wiggle Room
Over the past few weeks I have slowly but surely been teaching my super-patient husband, Keith, how to assist me in various yoga poses. The other day as he was… READ MORE »
May 14, 2020
When Anxiety Runs Amok, How to Put Others at Ease
A few weeks ago Keith and I made the decision to sell our kayaks. Last Friday we cleaned, measured, and photographed them, then listed them on a few websites and… READ MORE »
May 7, 2020
Distance Selling? Zoom In and Close the Deal
For many people, the best and easiest part of selling their product or service used to be when they would hand it to the potential retailer/buyer and say, “Here, touch… READ MORE »