How’s that toot of your horn? Is it appropriately loud and proud? Or a somewhat sad trombone? I wanted to write about bragging without sounding like I’m bragging. Because no one likes a braggart. But in actuality, I was really bad at this. There’s a...
This is a picture of me. No, not the happy, smiling lady featured in front. She was among the interviewees for a behind-the-scenes segment at the NBA Finals, ecstatic to be there. I’m the other woman. The one with the credentials around my neck, obliviously...
I recently caught up with a former colleague who is questioning the stagnation of her career. She’s a talented media creator who has spent the past decade producing content her seemingly blasé boss confirms is “good” and she wonders if she’ll...
You probably know the people to avoid at work. The woman who arrives late every day but announces your atypical early departure by calling out within earshot of the boss, “Heading home already? Lucky you, to have a short day!” The guy who looks for the...
A few months ago I returned to the gym after a long absence. During that absence, I had surgery on both feet. Even after I was cleared to get back up and walk upon them, I chose instead to stay on the couch. I basically took my health and handed it back on a platter....
