It doesn’t always matter if you use the words you mean, the interpretation is the issue. People hear what they want. They think what they will think. Preconceived notions are a real thing. Experience bias. Time and place. Mood. All Read More …
In parenting, when we say “maybe later” it more likely means that it will never happen. Or, some near approximation to never. But, when we say it to ourselves, like “oh, maybe later I will get to this thing I Read More …
When even something bad is better than… That said. Even if it is … all of that, it still isn’t good enough. And, don’t settle for anything less. It should always be better than…what you truly (believe) that you deserve. Read More …
Once you are an adult – we can do what we want to do. I mean, mostly. Because… Always following the laws of the land. Be sure to eat healthy. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise, three days a Read More …
Sometimes it is too soon, or you just can’t talk about it. Maybe it is a secret. Perhaps you are not ready, yet. Maybe it isn’t your news to share. Perhaps the time isn’t right. Maybe there is too much Read More …
It is great when we have a plan. We know what we are doing, where we are going and when everything is supposed to happen. It is easier to predict, because it was figured out in advance. We can stay Read More …
And, just like that, the day is done. The calendar flips. The wedding is over. The event you planned for months is wrapped. The friends who you haven’t seen in ages have left for the evening. The rain that threatened Read More …
A wise one once said… there will always be more work – go home now. send an e-mail – get ten back. you can’t be everything to everyone – but you can be the thing that one person needs. two Read More …
I heard the phrase quick turn ages ago and just embraced it. In my mind, this is not just for airline travel by the professionals. It can be used for nearly any instance when you need to spend a bit Read More …
There are (definitely) some things you do that are annoying and you (probably) can’t help it. You created habits that no one stopped. You lost patience and can’t deal with it anymore. You hit an age where you have higher Read More …