Tag Archives: communication
Flowers
It’s time for another chapter from a book Karen and I received from JoAnn. It was from Rodale Press for Hallmark, 50 things that really matter. I’ve been sharing some of the first person chapters — and throwing in my … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About Sex
Wow. That got your attention. Actually, I’m not writing about sex, just alluding to it and, as they say at the Chicken Ranch, “There’s nothing dirty going on.” First, a preface to set the stage. Usually, when I’m driving, I … Continue reading
Saying “I’m sorry”
Just before Karen died, she had been reading a book she received as a gift from JoAnn {don’t know who that is} by Rodale Press for Hallmark. It was actually for both of us, but Karen was the reader in … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Reflect
I got the memo. Lisa-Jo is taking the holidays off from Five Minute Friday. A group of us who love to throw caution to the wind and just write will be back in January. But, before taking the hiatus, Lisa-Jo … Continue reading
Who’s the Boss
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a message. “You should write about good bosses,” she said. Flippantly, I responded, “Do you have someone in mind?” Well, she did. Me. I was her boss back in Illinois, … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Truth
We call it Five Minute Friday. It’s where everyone writes for five, unedited minutes all on the same prompt. This week, that prompt is TRUTH. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/11/five-minute-friday-truth/). Her rules: no extreme editing; no worrying … Continue reading
Talking It Through
A couple of weeks back, my Five Minute Friday friend Lisa challenged her Friday writing crew to present not just words, but the “back story” of their lives as well. By doing an honest job at peeling back the corners … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Ordinary
We call it Five Minute Friday. It’s where everyone writes for five, unedited minutes all on the same prompt. This week, that prompt is the challenge itself, the dare, the scary. This week’s prompt is ORDINARY. The initiative was started … Continue reading
Dreaming
Okay, here’s one for the dream analysts, psychotherapists and all my other friends in the blogosphere. I don’t generally get nightmares. In fact, I can’t remember ever having a true nightmare, even when I’m in a dark mood. I do, … Continue reading
The Light 