What’s your favorite family recipe and why? What food takes you home? These are just some examples of family interview questions that stick. Rocky Road
Christmas Tree Traditions
There is no better time to celebrate traditions than during the holidays, and some of our favorites are Christmas tree traditions. These decorations and the
Are You Avoiding Something with Productive Procrastination?
In my career, I’ve had generous mentors who taught me three powerful tools to overcome procrastination, restore broken commitments and jumpstart my writing projects. I’m
Remembering my dad – births and deaths on the same day
With Father’s Day around the corner, I am remembering my dad’s birthday, and his death date, and the coincidences that occurred on those two dates.
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This article weaves ideas from Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers book with the idea of discovering our life’s purpose and theme in writing. Her book made me
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A plaque beside Mr. Fred Rogers’ office chair read: “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Mr. Rogers and Charlie Rose talk about what is essential
Dinner Table = Perfect Conversation Starters For Family
Where is the perfect place for conversation starters for family? The dinner table of course! How do I know this? I’ve see it daily in
I learned how to love them, dear Mother, from you
Growing up, every Mother’s Day the children would sing a lineup of special Mother’s Day songs at church. This tradition still exists and is cherished
Poignant
Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Three years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
There is Plenty of Good That Men Do
One thing about popular culture that I have never understood is its portrayal of fathers. Watch any television sitcom and five minutes in, the father