Last week a friend of mine was in Portugal with her husband. They’d had a cat nap before heading out for dinner, but were surprised to find many of the restaurants closed or winding up their business. … [Read more...]
Showing Respect For Animals
This week I’d like to focus on the second rule of the Civility Counts pledge: “I will be kind to people and animals.” Let’s talk about animals for a moment. I am a devoted dog owner, so treating … [Read more...]
How Super Bowl Fans Let Civility Down
As part of my reinvigorated mission to bring civility back into society, I am devoting the remainder of my 2015 blogs to covering the eight statements of the Civility Counts Pledge. Each week I will … [Read more...]
Before You Celebrate New Year’s Eve…
New Year’s Eve is just two days away, and you’re no doubt planning to celebrate in style. But, a word of caution first: Don’t indulge so much that you end up embarrassing yourself and/or your loved … [Read more...]
How To Do Secret Santa Right
If you work in an office, you’ve no doubt had your share of Secret Santa picks. Secret Santa is a fun and festive tradition, but it can be tricky when you work for a large company and don’t know your … [Read more...]