It’s All About Them
When you decide to have children, you pretty much need to accept that, for a long time anyway, it’s all about them. When they want to eat. When they want to sleep. When they want to do, well. Anything. When Read More …
Category: opinion
Starting Early in Your Career
If you have success, starting early in your career – more power to you, right? Debbie Reynolds was just 19 when she was in her first movie…Singing In The Rain. Carrie Fisher was just 19 when she was in her Read More …
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 …
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 …
Favorite Holiday
For many people, including my husband, Christmas is their favorite holiday…no doubt that started when they were children, but it has stood the test of time. What’s not to love? A full week – and then some – off from 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 …
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 …