Tag Archives: acknowledgement

Practicing Gratitude

“The best thing my therapist taught me was to record my ‘win’ every day,” Elizabeth Chan, “My husband and I take turns telling each other three things we feel gratitude for on a daily basis,” said Jeanne Rogow, 63, who … Continue reading →

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Positive Attitude

Make someone’s day“I’m an incurable optimist … always have been. Many years ago, I sent a note of appreciation to the department head for a woman who had helped me immensely. The following day I received a phone call from … Continue reading →

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The Pinapple Conversation

Your answer to this question will give you insight both on how you listen and how you like to be heard. A friend says to you with urgency, “I need a pineapple. Do you have one?” You’ve got none. You … Continue reading →

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Physical Apperance

What does it mean (if anything) when a husband cuts off his facial hair, such as a goatee and or beard, and his wife doesn’t notice for a day or two, even when you are together? – Baffled Dear Baffled: … Continue reading →

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Emotional Gifts

After I retired, I had time to go through boxes of personal papers that I had saved. These included letters that current friends and family had written to me over many years. It was fun rereading many of these, but … Continue reading →

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