Good News X 3

Good News X 3

As you all may have noticed, I haven’t posted to my blog in awhile. But I haven’t been idle! I’ve been laying the groundwork for some new things I know you’ll like. Good News Item 1: I’d been vacillating for a year or so about what book...
Persuading the Contrary Mind

Persuading the Contrary Mind

I’m an owl, not a lark. I like to stay up late and get up correspondingly late. But recently, I’ve tried to shift to a slightly earlier schedule. Yet, I’ve done just the reverse–stay up even later. Tuesday, I lay down with a book in the...
Contagious Kindness

Contagious Kindness

We know that, when we perform kind acts for others, we help ourselves even more than we help them. Kindness is one of the best ways to cope with the misfortunes and worries in our own lives. It distracts us from our cares and gives us serenity, fulfillment, and joy....
My Interview by Catherine Onyemelukwe

My Interview by Catherine Onyemelukwe

I recently had the honor of being interviewed by author & activist Catherine Onyemelukwe. We talked about my professional journey, my current work, and especially about my book, Love on the Rocks with a Twist. Catherine has now published the entire interview on...
Humor Improves Persuasive Communication Skills

Humor Improves Persuasive Communication Skills

Skillful, bridge-building communication wants a cool head and a relaxed body. Worry and tension work against you. Plus, laughter has lots of other health benefits. I even read about a cancer patient who effected her own cure by watching funny movies. Lately, I’ve been...
Spring Cleaning Your Language

Spring Cleaning Your Language

Back in the day, spring was a time to thoroughly clean one’s house, doing things we don’t do routinely, like washing windows, cleaning pantry shelves, dusting baseboards, or clearing out the fridge. When trees sprout new leaves and flowers, birds sing their mating...