Amy Cuddy is famous for her research recognizing how our body language sends messages not just to others, but to ourselves. “Power … More
Tag: Usefulness
Small Acts of Kindness
As a law enforcement officer, I was constantly aware of my surroundings. Hidden dangers could mean life or death. A … More
The Little Orange Tree That Could
Like a bee, I was lured to the table by the sweet smell of orange blossoms. There it sat, a … More
Mediterranean-Style Eating — My Favorite
The eating habits of the Mediterranean people are based on the agricultural products of their region, which has a long … More
Book: BEYOND EMBARRASSMENT by JoAnne Lake
My gift suggestion for 2015 and beyond is the book, BEYOND EMBARRASSMENT: reclaiming your life with neurogenic bladder and bowel, … More
Words To Live By: “It’s A Beautiful Glass”
Wanting to understand “What is it that makes us human?” filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand collected images and stories from 2,000 women and … More
Working Too Hard May Be Hurting the Economy
The long-term dangers of over-demanding jobs aren’t just to employees. Working too hard maybe hurting the employers too. Americans are … More
Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas
Here is my Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas list: I have a Christmas lunch … More
Who Would Maya be Now?
Today, sitting outside at a cafe on Grand Avenue, I met a two-month old baby, Stella, her mother, and her … More
Should CVS Dump Junk Food And Alcohol Next?
When CVS announced its plan to stop selling all tobacco products at it’s 7,600 stores by October 1, 2014 and … More