If You Plant It, They Will Grow (Three Minute Read)

If You Plant It, They Will Grow (Three Minute Read)

Whether you’re 25 or 65, I’m sure you’re good at something (or at least you think you are).  It makes no difference if you’re a skilled poker player or an exquisite cake decorator, sharing some of the things you’ve learned can have all kinds of benefits.I...
When You Look in the Mirror, What Do You See?  (Three Minute Read)

When You Look in the Mirror, What Do You See? (Three Minute Read)

I recently had a conversation with a friend from junior high. I don’t exactly remember what led up to this, although I hope it was profound. I think we were reflecting on things we might have told our younger selves.  And he shared his personal mantra of looking...
If It Seems Too Good To Be True … (Three Minute Read)

If It Seems Too Good To Be True … (Three Minute Read)

Naive people can get sucked into scams that cost thousands of dollars.  Savvy people can also fall victim to a promise that, on its surface, seems legit.  Unfortunately, we sometimes forget that IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS.   Take me, for example. ...
Decisions, Decisions!  (Three Minute Read)

Decisions, Decisions! (Three Minute Read)

I know people who struggle over making what seems to me to be the tiniest of decisions – what to order for dinner, what to wear to a party, what to buy mom for Mother’s Day.  I am on the other side here – I make decisions quickly, and sometimes to my...
Extraordinary Friendships (Three Minute Read)

Extraordinary Friendships (Three Minute Read)

I recently heard a story about someone being an extraordinary friend, and it made me proud to know her. It also made me want to write about it. I consider myself extremely fortunate for the extraordinary friendships in my life. No matter what labels you use, whether...
Doing The Right Thing (Three Minute Read)

Doing The Right Thing (Three Minute Read)

Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you remember that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach at the moment you realized it was gone?  You retraced your steps and then contacted the store manager, who told you that it had just been turned in to the lost and found. ...
Wait! Let me Explain! (Three Minute Read)

Wait! Let me Explain! (Three Minute Read)

What’s the difference between an explanation and a rationalization? Let’s start with the dictionary.com definitions for each: Explanation:  a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable. Rationalization:  the act or process of ascribing...
Moving Back Home (Three Minute Read)

Moving Back Home (Three Minute Read)

I wasn’t surprised to learn that adult children are moving back home as a consequence of the pandemic.  Of course, multi-generational homes aren’t exactly new news. When my mom and dad first got married, they lived with my grandmother. When the recession...
Fixing Things (Three Minute Read)

Fixing Things (Three Minute Read)

We all know that person. The neighbor who thinks she’s Judge Judy or the brother-in-law who pretends to be Dr. Phil.  They come up with an immediate suggestion for how the problem should be solved, and it typically starts with the words “you need to . ....
Wanna Loan Me Some Money?  (Three Minute Read)

Wanna Loan Me Some Money? (Three Minute Read)

It’s income tax time which means, at least for some of us, that we’re due a refund. For others (like me), a payment is required. But what if you don’t have the money? It’s not exactly smart to stiff the Internal Revenue Service.  Instead, you...
The Challenge of Asking for Help (Three Minute Read)

The Challenge of Asking for Help (Three Minute Read)

Your kitchen sink is backed up, so you call a plumber. Your front porch light seems to flicker on and off, so you call an electrician. Yet when you’re overwhelmed by the day-to-day business of running your life, you cannot seem to make yourself ask a favor of a...