What Are You Saving It For?
Mark and I both wear glasses. Several years ago, I bought many microfiber cloths so I could clean my glasses, especially at breakfast. For some reasons, my glasses attract fingerprints…
Read moreWhat Holds Us Back?
I was at a conference last week. There was a panel about women in technology. Of course, I went. I heard several concerning stories. One woman said something like this:…
Read moreWhat is Your Context?
I’d had it with the robo calls on our home line. You know you have a robo call when you pick up the phone, there’s a pause, and a disembodied…
Read moreWhat Provides You Courage to Start?
A few days ago, I asked Mark, “When do we need to replace our toothbrush heads? Mine looks like it’s done.” He told me, “Feb 1.” Okay, I could live…
Read moreAre You Hoping or Expecting?
Seth Godin’s Hope and Expectation inspired me to write this post. I hope for a great many things. I hope that the nice researchers find a cure for vertigo. I hope…
Read moreJust Because You Can, Does It Mean You Should?
I tried to make sugar-free coconut macaroons last weekend. I found a recipe that called for sweetened condensed coconut milk, where you simmer coconut milk with erythritol, my sugar-free sweetener…
Read moreInstead of Or, Are You Considering And?
A client emailed me last week. She’s a senior manager in her organization. Has been for several years. She’s considering reducing her work hours and taking a different position because…
Read moreWhat Does “Have It All” Mean?
I read Ann-Marie Slaughter’s article Why Women Still Can’t Have It All a while ago. I was stunned. Why does anyone think they can have it all, at the same…
Read moreWhere Is the Manual?
We are still learning the ins and outs of our new house, including the HVAC system. We have a nifty heat pump system. Now, I know what you are thinking,…
Read moreIs Anyone Using This?
Mark and I have bought a house on the other side of town. It’s a one-story house. Here, it’s called a “ranch” style house. I think in the UK, it’s…
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