Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. ~“Families”, by Jane Howard Throughout our lives, we have been part of social groups. In our earliest years, those groups were defined by our families … [Read more...]
Middle School for Midlife
Remember in middle school (we called it junior high in those days) when the boys and the girls were shepherded into separate rooms for those awkward films? It might have been presented by the gym teacher or the guidance counselor; maybe your school was large enough to have a … [Read more...]
The Missing Element: Compassion for the Human Condition
What do you do when your buttons get pushed? Do you come out swinging or walk away? Do you assume responsibility and jump into action, or do you pretend you aren't angry at all? When it comes to dealing with stress, everyone has an elemental style of dealing with it, … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Patience
This month I’m sharing a word that has nothing to do with how it makes me feel, like embrace or because I love the way it sounds, like gentle. I chose this word because it’s frequently used when describing me: Patience. The funny thing, and why it’s a favorite, is because … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Fondly
February is the month of cupids, valentines, hearts and flowers, a fitting time to share one of my favorite words – fondly. Fondly is an adverb with an interesting history. In the mid-14th century it was defined as foolishly. During the late 1500’s it took on the meaning … [Read more...]
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