My Quandry Over Jeopardy
This last week I have watched the Teen Jeopardy Tournament with great interest. I marveled over some of the simple historical questions the younger generation did not have a clue about, while being equally impressed by their grace under pressure and quick answers in... read moreWhat Determines Success?
We have all heard the mantras of “You have to work hard.” or “You have to be persistent” as prime directives for getting on the road to success, and both are quite true. In any endeavor there has to be a willingness to work at it and then keep... read moreFacing Some Hard Truths
I’ve been reading with interest over the last several months, as the time for the next college graduation approaches, figures on the number of college graduates who are either unemployed or underemployed. I recently spoke with a nurse who has been unemployed for... read moreWhen Things Are NOT Going Well
We have all reached a place at some point in our lives when it seems that despite all our efforts, things are simply not going as we had hoped. Any person trying something new to them or to accepted thinking will tell you there will be moments when you question... read moreAn Ode To A Light That Has Gone Out
I write this with true sadness despite the fact that the person mourned I’ve never met. Aaron Swartz died today and for me a bright light has gone out Us mere mortals often joke about the geeks among us, but stop for a moment. True they may see things in... read moreWhen Is It Time To Unplug?
Christmas has come and gone, and for a lot of us the gift to get was an iPhone. My little niece was no different and with great pride submitted to showing hers off to everyone. The gift that was most wanted but also a device (and not just the iPhone but... read moreThe End of a Horrible Month
I have settled into December and must admit I now understand how the Queen of England felt when she referred to her “annus horribilis” or horrible year, November was mine! The Constant Gardner, my father, will turn 90 next year and has had a struggle to... read moreGet A Move On!
It is a new day… You awoke this wondering what lies ahead… A small voice told you to just get up and go! But which way should you go? And then the voice again says “Get up and just go. I know you are scared. We all are.” “Anything new is frightening but moving beyond... read moreSimplify, Focus, Simplify!
I was listening to a business radio program where Sir Richard Branson was interviewed regarding how he excelled in business. He did not attend college or have an MBA, and to add insult was diagnoised with dyslexia. Despite all this he founded a number of businesses... read moreGo Down A Few Rabbit Holes
Me and two colleagues (Leeanne Meadows and June Latney – The Sisterhood of Boundless therapists) did a presentation to a Sociology class at Jacksonville University last night. While waiting for the class to arrive we talked about what we remembered from our own... read moreActive Rest Really Is Rest
I’ve been reading about the importance of rituals and decided to start a new one: walking in the morning. When I first moved to Florida I began doing it and enjoyed the alive feeling I had each day I did it. But once I started regular working hours, drifted away... read moreKnowing That You Know
I was reading an article the other day about how women are discouraged in developing careers in science. One resume was developed with specific skills and accomplishments and then the names John and Jennie assigned to it. The resume was circulated among science... read moreStay Connected
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