Add To The List
I think it is a good idea to always add to the list of things that you: enjoy doing; want to learn; are willing to try (at least once); have never done even if, maybe, it scares you; can do Read More …
Category: career
Big Bright Stars
It is a relatively mild evening, even for December, just north of Philadelphia and tonight – like many others, but not nearly enough – there are big bright stars in the sky… At least there were. They have gone over Read More …
There Are Two Kinds
I am starting to think that there are two kinds of parents. The ones that are there for you, through thick and thin, who support you and share in your dreams. – and – The ones who are in it Read More …
Silent Night
My wish to everyone tonight is a silent night…no sirens, no whistles, no call to duty. Every year, our fire department drives through the neighborhood…Santa on the back of the rescue truck wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. For years Read More …
Creative Conversation
On behalf of teenagers and college students everywhere, I am challenging you to start a creative conversation with them – as if you really care what they think – over the holidays. It’s the Trifecta of Holidays this year with Read More …
Why Is Everyone Rushing
I know that it is just 3 days before Christmas…but it is happening on Sunday this year. That means we have “extra time” no work, no school, no place to be. Why is everyone rushing for it to be here. Read More …
A Little of This…
In cooking, a little of this and a little of that works just fine. In baking. Not so much. In seeing those wonderful little Christmas gifts on Facebook (not even Pinterest thank you very much) they look so easy and Read More …
There is Still Time
According to this TED Talk, there is still time to join the fray, to learn how to adapt and make the most of the second industrial revolution. I made my kids listen to this. I think others should, too. Whether Read More …
Endless Thanks
There is a huge difference between a very sincerely spoken “it has been my pleasure” and the endless thanks that someone says after you say you’re welcome, followed by another “thank you” but said again in a different way… what Read More …
A Few More Days
In just a few more days the kids will be done with school, the pre-Christmas sales will be replaced with post-holiday sales – even deeper discounts on what nobody thought was interesting enough to buy as a gift – and Read More …