Fuel Your Inner Drive
While it seems cougars are in style and widely accepted throughout our society, there are a few limitations to the acceptance policy. First of all, for those of you who do not know, a cougar is not the four-legged wild animal, per say. A cougar is the now-day coined female in her late thirties, early forties [...]
I hate men! Ever heard that statement from a friend, relative or co-worker whose guy, or “old” guy, did them wrong? Perhaps a few men have said that about a woman who has “done them wrong?” I was having coffee with a woman who was sharing with me her woes when it comes to men. [...]
I am single but I’m not promiscuous. Let’s get that on the table right away. I’ve only had a handful of sexual partners, none of which were totally random, so I’m not worried about cheating for sexual reasons. Yet, while seeking a so-called serious relationship, I have some genuine reservations. The few men that I [...]
I always find it moving (who doesn’t) when a community or the country comes together for a cause or in times of tragedy. At those times, it’s so easy to realize the power of togetherness. I wonder why in my own everyday life, I struggle to see the power of togetherness. Well, I kind of [...]
Three words I take very seriously: I love you. Two words I take less seriously: Love ya. I’ve become very aware the last 5+ years of people saying at the end of phone conversations, “love ya.” I’ve overheard this in stores, getting my hair cut, at work, sitting in restaurants, even browsing through Barnes and [...]
Note: This blog originally published in November 2011. Here we are in the midst of our holiday season and the whirlwind it brings. The TV advertisements are buzzing with the messages of ‘buy this’ or ‘you must have that’. For many the holidays trigger the wished-for experience of Norman Rockwell’s made-up family; time to gather, [...]
Note: This blog was originally published in November 2011. In teaching public relations at the University of Minnesota, we study the six components of trust that are essential for organizations and their key stakeholders (employees, clients, etc.). When I started teaching I was immediately struck by how these components, which are key to healthy work [...]
I’ve been a reporter and a student or teacher of journalism most of my life, so honesty is very important to me. And I’m aware that bias about what is true is exhibited to varying degrees, depending on our level of self-awareness. While in grad school, I learned about the concept of distortion: inaccurate information [...]
Note: This blog originally published in February 2012. My most recent fortune cookie message read, ‘Keep your feet on the ground and thoughts at lofty heights.’ This struck me as a useful reminder to not settle in relationships. No relationship is perfect. Most require necessary compromise and sacrifice. It’s when the compromises and sacrifices we [...]
Note: This blog originally published in November 2011. It’s natural; we look to our friends and peers as role models for guidance, and occasionally a slight urge of jealousy peaks. I’ve spent the last couple of years admiring a near and dear friend. While I didn’t hoister her up onto a pedestal, I admired her [...]
