Tag Archives: respect
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
Career challenge: Age
When the boss is young enough to be your kid If you go into your situation with an open mind, work like you are working for your customer, be sensitive to those around you, you will succeed no matter who … Continue reading
A Marriage of Inconvenience
Young and insecure when we first married in 1978, I said to my husband during an argument, “You only stay married to me because I’m convenient.” He looked at me — with patience, love and a hint of a smile … Continue reading
Enough
I have a person I would consider my best friend, almost a sister. However, I’m noticing over the last few years that I am the person she complains to — understandable, she has a terrible husband and job — which … Continue reading
No Hugs, Please
I identified with the question from “No Hugs, Please!” When I was a kid, we had an uncle who made me uncomfortable with his insistence on hugging the kids in the family. I’m not saying he was a creep, but … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 