A friend of mine is a young woman who happens to be of Taiwanese descent. A few days ago she stopped by a local grocer to pick up some items. As she was paying for her purchases, the cashier, an older … [Read more...]
When To Shut Up
Last week a friend of mine was traveling through Greece. She and her friend hopped on a tour bus with several other travelers. One couple appeared to be British and the man was talking very loudly. He … [Read more...]
The Best Baby Gift
A friend’s daughter just had her third baby last week. Taking care of a newborn is always hard work, but adding two older children to the mix is a serious juggling act. Diapers must be changed, … [Read more...]
Earning The Right To A Mentor
The other day, a writer friend of mine received a LinkedIn request. She didn’t recognize the woman’s name, but saw that she worked for a reputable publishing company. She decided to accept the … [Read more...]
Are You An Angry Commenter?
Every time I read an article online, I can’t help but notice a flood of comments posted by readers. A few have thoughtful points to make, some are spam, but, often, it seems that most of the comments … [Read more...]