Scary Stories
It is October is the season for scary stories… If you are in to that sort of thing. Which, many are. The thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat in suspense. Waiting for the next jump scare. Read More …
That’s My Name
When you meet someone else who has the same name it isn’t hard to just blurt out, hey, that’s my name. Unless you have a really common name. Or, you are just used to it. Not me. I have met Read More …
Stay In
Sometimes you just need to stay in, relax and make the most of what you have. Time. Family. Food. Warmth. Chocolates. Movies. and for many of you… baseball. Just stay in, watch and chat – you can go out tomorrow. Read More …
Round Trip
Always go for the round trip. Dorothy never knew what she had until she thought she lost it all. For those of us who have learned the lesson, be sure to make it clear to others – there is always Read More …
Can You Hear Me
Turns out, sometimes you can be clear, loud and articulate but it is still not possible to get the message across. Hm. Maybe this will help… Can you hear me? Speak loudly. You might get someone’s attention. Keep the volume Read More …
I Am Here
No matter what, I am here. Ready. To listen. To learn. To guide. To give feedback. To be a sounding board. To try. To just be there. To laugh. To be present. To teach. To cry. To be a part Read More …
Ask Ahead of Time
Not sure how, why or where, be sure to ask ahead of time. Make a point to have a plan. Prepare accordingly. Make sure they are ready, too. Communicate what you need, why and when. Learn more and ask ahead Read More …
Turn Up The Volume
When it is too quiet, you can turn up the volume. You may just want some background noise. Now I can focus. You may not be able to hear them…because yesterday the person was speaking too loudly. Now I can Read More …
Don’t Be Rude
General advice. Don’t be rude. Meeting new people. At work. In a restaurant. Buying clothes (selling clothes for that matter.) To your children. In life. Please, don’t be rude…just be polite. You were probably taught it as a kid, but Read More …
Insert Yourself
For those of you who are not invited, just be ready – when the opportunity presents itself – to insert yourself into the conversation. That said, it is best to… Announce it Ask for forgiveness ahead of time Make a Read More …