Backstory When I taught leadership, I always advised the boss to look inward first, when something went wrong. Many a breakdown at the end of the … [Read More...] about Blame
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Playing Canasta
Backstory We were in the card room of a senior center. At one table, four distinguished-looking women had two decks of cards spread out and … [Read More...] about Playing Canasta

A Happy Life
Backstory A friend sat with me on the front porch. We had just enjoyed a day of old-fashioned visiting, chatting, and remembering on a beautiful day … [Read More...] about A Happy Life

Congratulate Success
Backstory My friend Elizabeth Cottrell just published a book about how handwritten notes have comforted, encouraged, and provided extraordinary … [Read More...] about Congratulate Success

Invisible
Backstory Some deeds get a lot of credit . . . Others are done quietly, behind the scenes, invisibly. I have always been more interested in being … [Read More...] about Invisible

How Much You Were Loved! Reflections On A Mother’s Love
My daughter was expecting her firstborn. They were thrilled beyond words. I was fortunate to have time to spend with her during her pregnancy, when we … Read More about How Much You Were Loved! Reflections On A Mother’s Love

Looking Back
Backstory To celebrate a special birthday, family and friends prepared a video about my life. I wanted to tell you about it. It may show how some … [Read More...] about Looking Back

Immortality
Backstory My son lives far away, on the Canadian border. I seldom witness his interaction with his children. But when I do, it's a beautiful … [Read More...] about Immortality