Remarkable meaning – what does it mean? Don’t write to convey a remarkable meaning. Don’t sing, compose a song, dance, paint, drive a truck, mow a lawn, run a corporation, run a race, or anything else for the sake of … Read the rest
Category Archives: thought provoking thoughts
The not-so-hidden perks of customer service If you think tipping should be automatic, then add it into the cost of your goods or services. Don’t just put a tip jar on the counter and get upset when people don’t tip … Read the rest
This time I’m marking time When I was a little kid, way back in the 20th century, I remember wondering why grownups always talked the way they did. Especially when that hadn’t seen each other in a while. And the … Read the rest
Black Friday – the name says it all to me I’ve never participated in Black Friday events. Never. They’re so black. As in dark-cloud-hanging-over-the-day black. Ever since I was old enough to shop with my own money I avoided shopping … Read the rest
Digital Dreams Combine a sleep-deprived night with a bevy of boxes and bouquets under a tree with trimmings and lights”and what do you have? An excited boy or girl on Christmas. Kids who can’t wait to see if they got that … Read the rest
Health Responsibility – Is It All About YOU? Lasting Motivation – Part 4 Have you had a night where you just couldn’t sleep lately? If so, maybe you got up, went into the living room, turned on the TV, lied on the … Read the rest
Long Story Short Those words almost always come too late A friend drops by and starts talking about his or her trip to a clothing store. They go on and on about the sale, the clothes, the new styles. This … Read the rest
Bullet Points – For Target Practice…sort of I’ll be making some bullet points in a couple of minutes, but stick with me as I share this high speed journey. Kana Watanabe woke up this Tuesday morning in a particularly excited … Read the rest
To all of you ladies who “took one for the team” as you… Withstood the months of pregnancy Withstood the pains of childbirth Fed your babies when they cried at 3 a.m. Fixed “boo boos” Kissed away pain Hugged away … Read the rest
Children’s Writer Challenge
I know at least one children’s writer who challenges my notions about myself. I work with him everyday. And he challenges me to write engaging, relevant stories for kids and families. When I think I don’t have anything to say, … Read the rest