Make Your Busy-Ness Matter
The frenzy of late summer peaks around now – getting kids back to school or off to college; squeaking out more summer fun before the...
Gripes be gone
At dinner the other night I was accidentally eavesdropping (yes, I admit it) on a nearby table, fascinated by their round-robin of...
My Magic Wand
I have a magic wand. Actually, I have several. I’ve used magic wands throughout most of my adult life and career and they are more...
Are you being labeled?
Have you noticed that nearly everything is labeled? There are signs for every room in your home, including laundry rooms (like we...
Banishing Brutal Honesty
You’ve heard the cringeworthy saying “brutal honesty.” There are those who believe these words give them permission to say whatever the...
Authentically, yours
One lesson my daughter was unable to escape under my care was a regular reminder to be authentic. I talked about this with her before she...
Always Settle for More
In life, we often make concessions. We do this to advance projects, to be a kind partner, or to simply move the conversation along. It's...
It's the most I can do
Do you find yourself getting into a pickle because you don’t know how to politely decline a request? We all have our favorite causes,...
Harness Your Thoughts
You possess a magnificent power that can change your life in all ways. It's the power of your thoughts. Before you dismiss this post as...
Why Weird Works
It seems like our newsfeeds are full of people with questionable/unethical/immoral behavior who get lots of attention because of it. I...
