“To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.”― Roy T. Bennett How often do you stop and think about all that you are?I think it’s a pretty common trait to think about all the things that you aren’t. We berate ourselves because we’re not better at math or finance, we chide ourselves because …
When You Ask the Right Questions
Over the years, I've had the honor, privilege and delight of interviewing quite a few people for articles and video work I've done. I really love interviewing people and, surprisingly, most are willing to share a lot about themselves. Even really shy people who are at first reluctant to be interviewed open up when asked the right questions …
All Time Is Not Equal
Have you ever gotten so engrossed in something you’re doing that you completely lose track of time? Maybe that activity is fishing or knitting, reading, cooking, exercising, or creating art. If you’re familiar with that sensation, you’ll know that when you’re that engaged, minutes turn into hours without your even being aware of time passing. Author and …
A Word of Encouragement for Caregivers…
I am writing this for all of you reading who are in a caregiver role right now…those of you overseeing the health of partners or parents, family members or friends. Often this role comes at you, out of the blue. First, be gentle with yourself. You probably weren’t trained for this. To take on the …
Confessions of a Declutter Wannabe
I admire people who are good at decluttering. I know people who, with surgical precision, whisk through their homes and eradicate anything that might be construed as clutter. Children and pets hide when they see those people coming. I am not that person. I am, at best, a declutter wannabe. I walk through the house identifying things that should go …
Collaborating with Artificial Intelligence
Twice this past week, I’ve received entreaty out of the blue to collaborate on an AI-powered article. I was surprised that I was “one of a few experts invited to add” my expertise on the topics of communicating with event attendees, and on coping with creative blocks in public relations to an article written by Artificial Intelligence.. Wait! What? I’m supposed …
Out on a Limb 