How Do You Feel About Change? (Three Minute Read)

How Do You Feel About Change? (Three Minute Read)

by | Mar 8, 2023

My mom liked to move the furniture around. On any given day, and for no particular reason, I’d come home from school to find the living room couch on the opposite wall, or my dad’s recliner somewhere new. Those minor changes in the house made me feel disconnected and...
Never Say Never (Three Minute Read)

Never Say Never (Three Minute Read)

by | Feb 22, 2023

If I had a dollar for every time my mom told me, “Never say never,” I’d have a ton of money.  Did anyone ever suggest the same to you? There’s definitely wisdom in that.When you’re in an argument with your kid, do you find yourself making...
The Psychology of Competition (Three Minute Read)

The Psychology of Competition (Three Minute Read)

by | Feb 15, 2023

I am competitive.  It shows up in my day-to-day choices for entertainment, like being an NFL fan and a devotee of the British Baking Championship.  I play word games every day, competing against myself or the anonymous online masses.  I also sometimes (well, often...
Valentine’s Day Isn’t for Everyone (Three Minute Read)

Valentine’s Day Isn’t for Everyone (Three Minute Read)

by | Feb 8, 2023

I recently had a conversation with my happily married niece. It kind of went like this:Me: What are you doing to celebrate Valentine’s Day?Her: Nothing. It’s a stupid holiday.Me: Why do you think it’s stupid?Her: Because we don’t need a date on the calendar telling us...
Admit It. We All Gossip (Three Minute Read)

Admit It. We All Gossip (Three Minute Read)

by | Feb 1, 2023

According to dictionary.com, gossip is “idle talk or rumor especially about the personal or private affairs of others.”  It typically happens outside the presence of the person who is in the spotlight and, like it or not, we all do it.   I think we can...
It’s The Little Things (Three Minute Read)

It’s The Little Things (Three Minute Read)

by | Jan 25, 2023

I love a grand gesture. When I see videos of elaborate marriage proposals or clever invitations to the prom, I marvel at the creativity and effort put forth.  And don’t even get me started on gender reveal parties or showy flash mobs! I am completely in awe.  ...
Expressing Emotions (Three Minute Read)

Expressing Emotions (Three Minute Read)

by | Jan 18, 2023

Take one look at my face and you’ll know exactly what I’m feeling.  Whether it’s joy, pain, frustration, surprise, or anger, I am comfortable showing my emotions.  When someone wins a car on The Price is Right, you’ll see happy tears rolling...
What We Do Is Not Who We Are (Three Minute Read)

What We Do Is Not Who We Are (Three Minute Read)

by | Jan 11, 2023

It’s natural to label people by their occupations. She’s a cardiologist. He’s an accountant. They are teachers.  Labeling people by their job titles isn’t a bad thing.  Judging them for what kind of work they do is, on the other hand, patently...
My Family Looks Nothing Like The Brady Bunch! (Three Minute Read)

My Family Looks Nothing Like The Brady Bunch! (Three Minute Read)

by | Jan 4, 2023

Statistics show that one in three Americans is either a stepchild, a stepsibling, or a stepparent. That’s a lot of blended families! Those of a certain age can certainly remember The Brady Bunch, but let’s not forget that it was a fictional family. There are celebrity...
Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions? (Three Minute Read)

Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions? (Three Minute Read)

by | Dec 28, 2022

I’ll answer first.  I rarely make New Year’s resolutions because I cannot keep them.  One year, a friend and I resolved to not eat meat for the entire month of January.  I ate a hamburger on January 6th.  Obviously, I have zero willpower. How many times will you...