I am terrible at remembering names. I will often forget a name within seconds of being introduced to someone. I have come to believe that this is an unforgivable fault, easily corrected by caring enough to make the effort to remember. SO I have developed a little formula that works for me. It doesn’t come naturally and requires some concentration. …
Don’t be Safe – Be Alive!
Be Safe! How many times have you used these words as someone left your home or office? Yet being safe may be a sure prescription to a stagnant life of boredom. There is no way to move forward in life, no way to love passionately, no way to be all that you can be and still be safe. What is one …
It Could Be Worse!
I hate to admit it, but one of the most terrifying movies I ever saw was Jurassic Park. It was the Tyrannosaurus rex that freaked me out. That screech sent chills down my spine. Every time I open an old ironing board in a hotel room, I hear the same sound and shudder. This animal was so big, the earth …
When You’re Living Where the Sun Don’t Shine!
In recent days I have had so many of you friends tell me of the deep waters you are going through that I felt compelled to write this post. If you are walking in a valley right now, I hope you find this helpful. If you’re on the mountaintop now, I hope this post will enable you to encourage some …
Two Communication Lessons to be Learned from the Late “Sonny the Hampster”
This is a hilarious true story that happened to my friend Paige. Have fun reading it, but see if you can pick up two communication lessons that can be learned from it’s telling. The names of the people have not been changed to protect we who are truly innocent???