My best friend named her daughter after me and now, 17 years later, we both think this may have been a bad idea.
They had a huge fight last night because her daughter refused to clean up the kitchen. It got ugly, with the girl telling her mother, “I’ll take you out, bitch.” We’re both reasonably […]

Nobody wants to fight a war or kill people, but there are times when the nation’s security is threatened and military action is the appropriate response. Ask any mother about her lioness instinct when it comes to her children — she will do anything — even kill — if her children are threatened. This same […]

The best way for generations to communicate is to build bridges. Teens who multi task, thanks to technology, are no different than teens a generation ago. The difference is the technology. But technology is not for teens only. Parents and grandparents would be wise to become computer literate and open up their own worlds.
Not […]

What meal is appropriate for what topic?
The more important topics should be discussed over breakfast or lunch. Coffee and drinks are not appropriate because they are not real meals. They are “add ons” when it comes to business meals, and they don’t provide enough time or decorum for a serious topic. Dinner is the end […]

1. Recognize negativity when you see it. The more you recognize it, the better you will get at recognizing it before it gets to you. Pretty soon, you will be able to spot negative people or people in a negative mood before they even speak.
2. Catch yourself being negative. This is harder than it […]

Anybody out there a little overwhelmed lately? I’m overwhelmed at the thought of how overwhelmed I am. I do this every year right about this time. I know a lot of people who do. But I’m really good at it.
I don’t even have as much Christmas stuff as usual to get accomplished this year. I started […]

It’s that time of year, selecting a calendar for 2007, either as a gift or a self-purchase. But with so many options — from puppy wall calendars to cell phone calendars — how do you know when to go for the traditional verses the electronic version?
There’s no question about it — electronic calendars and electronic […]

Overall, I would not recommend crying at work. The reason is that most crying is a loss of control and an overwhelming emotional response in a setting that is not supposed to be emotional. Emotions are considered to be deficits in most male dominated industries. Being tough and sucking it up are considered to be […]

9 Types of People You’ll Find Coming Out Of The Woodwork at Parties
Who’s at your party?
1) The Late-Comer — Your least organized acquaintance couldn’t get it together in time.
2) He Who Always Gets Sloshed — Can you spell ‘escapist’? Life’s never celebratory enough for this guy (or gal) unless he’s had one too […]

Whaaaaaaaaaaat????!!! Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock are divorcing??? SHOCKING!!
I mean, really, who would have thought…given that touching ceremony in Saint Tropez, the sacrament (with an O) of the union, the bride resplendent in a skimpy bikini and captain’s hat. Let’s not forget the touching sentiment she delivered. I believe it was, “I’m gonna ride him […]