Let’s Go Again
If the show is good, let’s go again. Watch it more closely… Look for more details. Listen to the dialogue. Laugh at the jokes. If the show is okay, you still might want to watch again to see something you Read More …
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Pick Your Vocab
It isn’t just for writing, you should pick your vocab carefully, all the time. Say what you mean. (Or, people around you will think you mean what you say.) There is a different word for everything. At least, it sometimes Read More …
Focus and Stay On Task
It is not easy, with so many simple, little distractions in the world to focus and stay on task. Work. Family. Life. They all have their moments. E-mail, zoom calls, phone calls (though less and less of these) and texts. Read More …
Not So Bad
Looking back, years later, “that costume you made was not so bad“. Never, ever, would there be words loved less if spoken. Especially, said to a mom, by a post-teen girl. Sigh. Happiness. Also, probably, looking back, on the topic Read More …
Still Talking
When it is hours later and you’re still talking…standing there, together. You have a lot to say You have a lot to share You have more to explain You have patient listeners You have time to spend You have been Read More …
Patience Matters
Having patience matters. In parenting In work In friendships In renovations And… In construction estimating Really. You just have to take a breath, pause, count to 10. Then, get another estimate. You never know how much patience matters until you Read More …
Some Bunnies
Some bunnies are your favorites… Family Friends Co-workers Colleagues They get your extra special attention, because they give you emotional and professional support. Sometimes they give you jelly beans. Sometimes they give you a place to hang out for a Read More …
Tell It Walking
It’s your story, but tell it walking to get the word out as far and wide. New people New influencers New clients Tell it walking and as often as you can to make it last, and make it matter. ~ Read More …
Memorial Day memories
All my life we have created Memorial Day memories that make us smile years later. This year is no different – even though it really is. No parades. No big community gatherings. No big travel plans. No concerts, festivals or Read More …
A Wish For You
Other than on your birthday, does someone ever say, I have a wish for you? I hope so. This year – this school year – has already begun for so many kids, from toddlers to teens, their parents and their Read More …