Words Matter: Don’t Be a Robot

Words Matter: Don’t Be a Robot

Ever meet someone who wasn’t quite who you thought she’d be? Like she was decidedly on guard? Or putting on an act? Some years ago I reached out to a woman at work I admired greatly. She had the title and the poise and operated with the exceptional...
New Year, Same Old You

New Year, Same Old You

3 P’s were among my goals this year. I would be Productive. Positive. Patient. In other words, the kind of person who never gets Pissed Off. Someone other than the kind of person I actually am. I can’t help it, I’ve always been like this. I can be...
Musings on the Age of Old

Musings on the Age of Old

Another year has passed. Weren’t we just here? The “Happy Birthday” posts from friends near and far. The obligatory Hallmark card.  The feeling I should be doing something more celebratory than having blueberry pancakes, something I treat myself to...