‘Does anybody really know what time it is?’ If anyone should know what time it is, it's me. Along with sneakers, earrings, CDs and otters, I have a thing for watches. Watches of all colors and styles, to match all outfits, moods and activities. Cheap ones off the streets of NYC, slightly pricier ones from … Continue reading ‘Does anybody really know what time it is?’
Welcome to my site’s first guest blog. It’s from my self-proclaimed ‘chronically sarcastic’ daughter Jamie, who I featured quite a bit in last year’s blogs … because she features so prominently in my life! Despite her prickly exterior, she’s an inspiration, mentor, therapist and friend to me … an ‘old soul’ since birth with a … Continue reading Ringing in the New Year with my first guest blog
Every year I kind of set up an expectation for myself – a mantra or guiding principle on how I want to live and be. It's usually just a word or concept – like 'optimistic,' 'enthusiastic,' 'strong,' 'kind'. For the past year or two, it's become really clear to me that one of our values … Continue reading End-of-year reflections (giving and getting)
I like to think I'm resilient, flexible, adaptable. But I'll be the first to admit I'm often the one kicking and screaming through changes I don't think I want. Like when they said we were moving to an open office space, more 'collaborative' environment at work. No walls. No separation from your neighbors. No privacy, … Continue reading Cube living
You know that old cliche where you can't remember what you ate for breakfast, but you have vivid memories from five, 10, 20 years ago? O.k., here come a couple of mine that fit in with the theme of this blog, as we enter the season of 'thankfulness.' I'll never forget when, in kindergarten, Jamie … Continue reading Thankful
What if people's spiteful words didn't affect you? What if you realized that anything hurtful someone says or does to you is all about them, not you? And what if acknowledging that meant you could literally let these words and actions roll right off your back? Wouldn't that be the most amazing super power ever?!!!! … Continue reading The unoffendable heart
You know when you're in the middle of a difficult situation – a conflict with a client or coworker, a battle with your computer, a project you can't get your head around? (The computer conflicts, of course, always coinciding with killer deadlines? The printer not wanting to print when you're about to leave the office?) … Continue reading Learning and growing
