It's easy to sit on this side of the keyboard and write insightful anecdotes, but there's always more beneath the surface. And once in a while, someone will challenge me on it. Recently I joined an online writers' group and I love it. I feel validated, have a safe space to try new ideas, and... Continue Reading →
Live and learn
I screwed up. Again. And to make matters worse, my transgression fell in an area I supposedly know how to navigate: communication. After carefully choosing my words and even putting in a little extra effort (because that's what friends do, right?) the response I received seemed a little...off. I could tell something was wrong, so... Continue Reading →
On the rebound
He's not here anymore. Huh. That's weird. He didn't tell me he was leaving. I guess I'll talk to her. She's not here anymore either. As I moved through my list of contacts, I found that not a single one of them had remained with the company. Two minutes of online research gave me a... Continue Reading →
Success hasn’t spoiled me yet
In Santa Barbara, California, a Chick-fil-A restaurant has become so popular that its drive-thru line extends into the street, causing 90-minute traffic back-ups during the week--longer on the weekend. (Read the story by clicking HERE.) One city council member said, "Chick-fil-A has a good problem here. They are so successful, they have outgrown their site."... Continue Reading →