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Apr 13, 2017
Embrace the Hate: An Argument for Using Rage as Fuel
This past week I was listening (as is often the case) to NPR where I heard Terry Gross interviewing John Kander, who, with the late Fred Ebb, wrote the songs…
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Mar 30, 2017
Pruning—It’s Not Just for Plants! How and Why to Prune People
According to my gardening chums, when you see the first haze of yellow on your forsythia it’s time to prune. With this in mind, I spent a good portion of…
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Mar 2, 2017
The Importance (and Fun) of Being RISKsponsible
I was speaking today with a friend who is thinking of moving from his townhouse in Philadelphia to a biodynamic “Earthship” in Taos, New Mexico. He mentioned that he had…
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Feb 23, 2017
Are You Sending Mixed Messages?
This week’s “Wow” photo comes from a local Stop sign that—in context—makes perfect sense: it is located at the exit to a nearby garden center; hence, it’s green. Seeing it…
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Feb 9, 2017
If You Can’t Fix It, Feature It
The first time I heard this phrase was at a cocktail party. Someone said, “Group picture– look this way!” The gentleman next to me said, “I do not like having…
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Aug 11, 2016
Life Hacks: Narrowed Down to 2
As anyone knows who has spent time on the Internet, there are countless articles devoted to life hacks: from the top 100 that will make your life easier to the …
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Mar 25, 2016
The Blame Boomerang: How to Send Blame Back Where It Belongs
I recently had the pleasure of watching Brene Brown’s hilarious video, “Hi, I’m Brene and I’m a Blamer,” on YouTube. With close to 840,000 views, it’s clear Brown has struck…
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Mar 17, 2016
Put On Your Listening Ears (Or, “Emails that Make Me Insane”)
As those of you who are Judge Judy fans know (and if you’re not yet one, I recommend you become one post haste—she’s hilarious and clear), plaintiffs and defendants alike…
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Jan 28, 2016
Second that Emotion: What to Do After You Get Pounced On
Recently, a client had the experience of being lambasted by a colleague. His colleague was furious but the circumstances were fixed: my client couldn’t give him what he wanted. In…
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Jan 7, 2016
Look for Angels Wearing Overalls — Welcome 2016
As those of you who’ve been with me for some time know, each year begins by picking a theme. What is the theme for 2016? Look for angels wearing overalls.…
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