This Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. It is tradition that people give up something for the 40 days until Easter. Some people give up chocolate, or alcohol, or even Facebook. … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Me!
I’m never a fan of poor customer service, especially at a restaurant where you’re paying quite a bit of money. But it recently struck me that there is a right way and a wrong way to address the … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola’s “America The Beautiful” Ad
Anyone who watched the Super Bowl or has been tuning into the Winter Olympics has surely seen Coca-Cola’s latest commercial, in which “America The Beautiful” is sung in multiple languages. The ad is … [Read more...]
10 Tricks To Make You A Happier Person
In my experience, I find that people who are happy are the most civil. If you’re feeling worn down and cranky, you’re less receptive to others’ needs and aren’t up to bestowing kindness upon … [Read more...]
Is Your Diet Ruining Dinner Parties?
A friend of mine is organizing a dinner party for some of her husband’s clients and colleagues and clients. As an accomplished hostess, she thought the evening would be fairly simple. She planned to … [Read more...]