This summer I took a flight to visit friends. As I boarded the plane, I noticed that a woman in the front row was sprawled out and was eating a sandwich while resting her bare feet on the seat next to … [Read more...]
What Parents Really Think When You Give Them Unsolicited Advice
A lot of the mothers I know complain about being approached by strangers who can’t resist offering unsolicited advice. Somehow, this person thinks he or she knows better than the child’s mom as to … [Read more...]
Being Respectful When Someone Dies
Sadly, the past week has given us all a lot to think about in terms of death with the passings of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. This has prompted an interesting article from Market Watch on how … [Read more...]
Are Your Language Skills Up To Par?
A friend of mine just returned from France, where she stayed with friends who own a lovely chateau there. Her friends have spent every summer there for the past seven years, but, amazingly, the wife … [Read more...]
Making Your Guests Feel Welcome
A client of mine is hosting friends soon in her new house, and asked what sort of staples she should provide for overnight guests. Ultimately, a lot of guest-room essentials are comforts that you’d … [Read more...]