I was on the expressway on my way into Philadelphia one day when the traffic came to a standstill. I had a strategy in mind for keeping my stress to a minimum, so I started to sing. My chosen song that day was “RESPECT” by Aretha Franklin, in which the singer…
The other day, out of nowhere, my husband started talking about having picnics in the garage! Building on the idea of being outdoors, he wondered if we needed to make a compromise — maybe we could be semi-outdoors. Our garage…
Sometimes it’s hard to see how these two words go together so well, but they are in fact perfect partners. Let’s unpack how they complement each other on a small scale and a larger one:
Most of us don’t get feedback on a regular basis; for many that ended with taking tests in school. Throughout our work day, we don’t expect to be told we are doing something well, we don’t expect to be told to change the way we do something, and…
I have been in some fun classes where you imagine teamwork with objects. In one class, we all put on blindfolds, and a rope was laid on the ground by our feet. Our goal was to hold the rope and create a square without looking. I’ve seen some amazing shapes…
More and more, we are transitioning into a new phases with the coronavirus. The strict stay-at-home orders continue to loosen, and new sets of rules, suggestions, and guidance are being published every…
I have some very nice childhood memories of 4th of July of picnics with family and the…
In some ways, we are all a part of a tribe. Tribes are defined divisions linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and/or dialect. Throughout history, conflicts between different tribes have led to many…