We operate at various levels in our families, work, and society. We have shortcut names for these behaviors: the economic contract and the social contract. When we use the economic…
Read moreI had several experiences in the past weeks: requests to write and speak as a consultant. And, a fascinating doctor problem. I’ll start with requests for my expertise. When I…
Read moreI have a head cold. I’ve had this for almost two weeks. My cough interrupts my sleep (and Mark’s) almost every night. I’m seeing the doctor again today, to make…
Read moreIf you live in New England, you know how long and difficult our winter has been. It’s the end of March, and it’s still cold and windy. Two days ago,…
Read moreAre you laughing enough? I know, you don’t normally associate laughter with problem solving, do you? But laughter relieves tension. If you stay wound tight and serious during all of…
Read moreWhen you have a broken leg, you get a cast. Your bone takes 4-6 weeks to heal. Maybe you need physical therapy, maybe you just exercise. You’re done. If you…
Read moreHave you seen Inside a Vertigo Attack? I never expected the kinds of comments I’m getting. I suspect there are not too many first-person accounts of what it’s like to…
Read moreI walked into physical therapy today. Judy said, “Did you grow today?” I immediately grinned, and said, “No, but I’d like to! Why?” She grabbed my cane—which has been at…
Read moreMark saw the orthopedist last week. He got the all-clear to wean himself from crutches. He did—in 20 minutes. He walked out of the hospital on crutches and came home.…
Read moreI’m working with my Hiring Geeks That Fit book get-it-to-print designer, Heidi. She has made the book look wonderful in print, turned the front cover into a spine and back…
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