Dearest Frank, Just musing over this day and what it means to me. It’s interesting what one thinks about when a birthday arrives. I remember thinking many times on my past birthdays, that it was fun to be getting older. I
Dear Frank, I wouldn’t admit this to many people, but I thought I’d tell you. Here’s what happened today. Suffice it to say, I’m not proud of myself. ;-) but before you chastise me too severely, please read my lil disclaimer
Susan David, Ph.D., an award-winning psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, spoke a powerful Ted Talk message recently — see and hear it here — It’s about being
Dear Readers: My assistant editor, Frank (the frog) is hopping through Europe presently. I’ve begun writing to him to keep him abreast of happenings here. Below is the first of, hopefully, many letters to him, as he travels. Dear Frank, Do you
Having a great Thanksgiving Day with my son, David, 30 years old, who is diligently studying for his law school exams as I simply basque in spending time with him, given his hectic schedule. On this quiet, cozy, rainy day,
“Honor the Dignity of The Child” — That’s the sign I made and placed on the hall mirror when my children were little. I wanted a reminder that those small beings I birthed had the same right to respect and honor
Dear Frank, You may remember my crotchety old Aunt Fannie. I loved her very much, but she was chronically and woefully negative more often than not. My brother, David, and I used to play a game where we would think of
While listening to some oldies recently, one of my favorites came up -- a song from 1963. Do you know it? It's about summer love, entitled "Yesterday's Gone" by Chad & Jeremy. The refrain goes: "But that was yesterday, and
These days, bonding between family and friends seems more important than ever before. I tend to hurriedly run past the potential sometimes, but those everyday acts that support and encourage a sense of belonging and connection can carry such great