Monthly Archives: February 2021
No apology necessary.
I’ve noticed something strange lately. I’ve decided it is a byproduct of the pandemic. It’s an aggression – sometimes a passive-aggressive reaction, too – toward rejection of community. Think about it. If you turned down someone’s invitation prior to the … Continue reading
“I Hate Math!”
For the boys next door: So, this showed up in my Facebook feed yesterday. I feel this deeply. No, I don’t regret that I got a BSW – a social work degree. It’s what I’m good at. I wanted that. … Continue reading
A better version of you
Ever wonder about why bad things happen to you? You’re pretty sure you didn’t do anything to precipitate the event but still you’re in this situation that seems untenable. People are hard against you. You feel no matter how good … Continue reading
Now that I’m retired….
In the summer, I love to sit on my back deck, tinkling the ice in my tea glass, wearing a floppy hat to shade my eyes while I survey the wildlife in my backyard. I enjoy the myriad of birds … Continue reading
What I learned about myself in 2020 (or, “2020: A Passover Year”)
Some people are writing about their silver linings after living 9 months in a pandemic, like “My husband and I became closer by spending more time together”. Some are listing benefits as a result of living in the year 2020 … Continue reading
“Don’t confuse me with the facts.”
Disclaimer: I’m not an expert in the principles of economics. I took one course during the summer at School of the Ozarks a LONG time ago. (I mean…if you HAVE to suffer an econ class, it’s best done in the … Continue reading
Coaching Up 