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 […]