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Journaling with a Twist
by Chaundra McGill When I was kid, I sporadically wrote in my diary. I wrote about my current crush or the latest drama at school. I think I wrote about two weeks worth of entries in my whole seventh grade year. Fast forward 18 years, I carry my jour...
Are You a Debbie Downer?
Wikipedia Definition: Debbie Downer is a name of a fictional Saturday Night Live character who is played by Rachel Dratch. The character debuted in 2004 on a skit and soon became popular. The character’s name is connected to slang phrase which ...
What’s Your Listening Type? – My Partner Never Listens
“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph Nichols Do you ever feel like your partner doesn’t listen? This past weekend my h...
Facebook humor – A Slap in the Facebook
Happy Friday! If you think Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) is only for the young or middle-aged, think again. I found this video that shows you are never too old for facebook, flirting, wanting love, or getting jealous. Enjoy! You might also li...
Facebook Manners, Etiquette and Humor
Are you on Facebook? Facebook http://www.facebook.com was once thought of as a social networking site for the young. Not true any more. I was finally coerced into joining Facebook and was amazed at how many people over the age 40 are members. To m...
The Two Most Manipulative Emotions
How far do you go to get your own way? I came across this video and thought it worth sharing. ...
How to Make Small Talk
Do you have difficulty when it comes to making small talk? My father is one of those people who never seems to be at a loss for words. He can start up a conversation with a complete stranger no matter where he is – doctor’s office, gas station,...
14 Tips for Making Social Introductions
People often worry about the forms of introductions, but the only true unforgivable breach of etiquette is the failure to attempt an introduction when people who don’t know each other are in your presence. –Emily Post’s Etiquette Have you e...
Would You Rather Be Right or Have Peace?
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is a process; working together is success.” –Henry Ford Would you rather be right or have peace? Really think about that. Is the answer that we want both in our relationships? Whe...
Spreading Rumors
Keep this philosophy in mind the next time you either hear or are about to repeat a rumor. In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him e...
Marriage advice and humor
Are you neglecting your spouse or significant other in some way? Many years ago a good friend of mine and I were having a conversation about relationships and people getting their needs met. He said, “There is always someone willing to do for...
How Do You Treat the One you Love?
Are you expressing your love to your mate, or do you leave them starving for it like you’ve got them on the Slim Fast diet plan? When they express a hurt that you’ve caused do you take ownership of it, or do you get defensive, lash out a...
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Think about this — When communicating with others about a problem do you Seek First to Understand, or must you Make Your Point First? Many years ago I read the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. ...
Easter humor
It’s Friday and I just couldn’t resist this Easter cheer. ...
What do you say when you get Angry?
Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others. — Socrates Are you one of those people who lets any hurtful thing fly out of your mouth when you get angry? Very early in life I learned the impact words have on others. As a resul...
Attitude
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what ...
He’s Just Not That Into You
Have you seen the movie “He’s Just Not That IntoYou?” What did you think of it? Do you think it was a fairly accurate portrayal of single women? Hubby and I finally saw the movie last night. This is one of those movies you can’t help but ma...
The 5 Steps that Control our Success or Failure
I’ve been reading the book “What To Say When You Talk To Yourself” by Dr. Shad Helmstetter. Whether you believe what he’s saying or not, it definitely gives you something to think about. I thought it was info worth sharing w...
