Tag Archives: communication
Wisdom
Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan, until they get punched ….” Punches are inevitable. But I do believe I’ve learned some universal truths that might soften the blows. They are: Show up for people. Be gentle with … Continue reading
Journey Back
Sometimes in a marriage a husband or a wife will do something so terrible or so thoughtlessly cruel that it shakes that marriage to its roots. It changes the way the other person thinks about his or her mate, and … Continue reading
Manners
I may be hopelessly old-fashioned at 73 years old, but when my children were young and received a gift, I gave them notecards, stamps, addresses, and explained the ways a “thank you” could be worded. I encouraged them to include … Continue reading
I spent a week at a chat bench
I recently read an article in the Washington Post titled “I spent a week at a chat bench. Here’s what I learned.” My first thought was what a great way to have a beautiful, objective, free, conversation. I know a … Continue reading
Level Up
Being anointed the next big thing is a famously loaded experience. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 