PinnedIt’s Your ChoiceThe Garage Sale Ad — My husband stood in front of the closet, now overflowing with clothes and linens. As a neat, organized type of person, he was obviously exasperated that he couldn’t find what he was looking for because I had wedged and shoved too many items on the shelves and hangers. “When we…Garage Sale6 min read
Jun 8What the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers Need to Know — Gens X, Y and Z Communicate Differently!I recently met with a group of women, mainly from the Silent and Baby Boomer generations. They had recognized that their organization’s membership is aging and needed tips for attracting younger members. My presentation focused on ways to attract Gen X, Y, and Z generations, their preferred communication styles, and…Generational Differences4 min read
Jun 1Writing and Communicating in the Age of TechnologyI grew up in a home where writing was an essential means of communication. There were no computers or cell phones, and there were no instantaneous means of interaction with others unless it was face-to-face. We wrote letters and sent them via the U.S. Postal Service. My father was the…Mail3 min read
May 25Why Do Children Need to Die Before Congress Acts?I taught kindergarten and had to train those little lives how to shelter in place or quietly leave the classroom if we had a shooter. Why should young lives need to learn about the evil of assault rifles and death before Congress enacts laws? It was my job to teach…Gun Violence3 min read
May 20Did You Make the Bed?How important is it to make a bed each day? According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Bedroom Poll, around 70% of Americans make their bed each morning. Making a bed is probably the result of a routine we learned as children. Growing up in the Midwest, my mother was adamant…Make A Bed3 min read
May 9The Abuse of Power in American DemocracyPower is a fragile thing and can be used to influence good or evil, and its results can change many lives. In an article from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs entitled “Crime and the Abuse of Power — Offenses and Offenders Beyond the Reach of Law?”…Abuse Of Power5 min read
May 3The Consequences of a Roe vs. Wade ReversalRegardless of how you feel about abortion, the current atmosphere has heightened the divide throughout the nation. It is a fact that abortion is not a new issue for women. The battle that began before its Supreme Court decision in 1973 has again raised its ugly head and threatens Roe…Roe Vs Wade3 min read
Apr 26I‘m Feeling Sad, and I Can’t Get Over ItClinical depression affects more than 19 million Americans. It often goes untreated because people believe it is normal behavior, or sadly, they live under the stigma that they should “just get over it.” Clinically, depression is often characterized by feelings of being sad, discouraged, hopeless, irritability, unmotivated, and a general…Depression3 min read
Apr 21How Many Words Does It Take to Tell The Story?A junior high English teacher taught us to be creative writers and use descriptive words to draw readers into our stories. “Words are important,” she stated, “to create a visual picture. Words have power.” We learned to create 500-word essays, then 1000-word reports, and for some of us, book-long dissertations…Writing Challenge2 min read
Apr 7Can You Define the Word ‘Woman’?A question posed by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) during the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson has caused much rhetoric of late. In the thirteenth hour of the first day of the hearings, Blackburn asked, “Can you define the word ‘woman’? Now, one must wonder why an adult female…Define Woman4 min read
