Words matter or word smatter? You decide.
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 →
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 →
Why did I write that? I stumbled into the bathroom, groggy after a short night's sleep. My body wasn't ready to get up, but as usual, my brain raced ahead. That was dumb. Now they'll know how insecure I am about this. I flipped the switch on the wall and the light came on. Well,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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