Labels Bind an Unopened Box

How often do you have a box delivered to your home? In this age of online shopping, I would guess it happens on a regular basis. Now imagine the labels prevent you from opening the box. No matter how much you rip, tear or cut at that box, it simply will not open....

Thanksgiving Thanks for 2015

How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so quickly? As in past years, I borrow this tradition from my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2015 Thanksgiving Thanks list. Pardon my stream of...

Our Obsession With “Real” Words

Words are as simple and complex as human beings. Like humans, words change. Sometimes into unrecognizable forms. That makes words endlessly fascinating. And fun to play with. At least for me. That is one of the reasons I love word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge....

The Dad We Remember

For all that is annoying about Facebook, I do love the connection with family and friends. I love the feel-good videos and the laugh-out-loud shares. Today I saw a share from my cousin, Jay. It had a picture of a blue rose. It read: This rose is for my Dad in Heaven....

Customer Service Ploy to See Who Blinks First

Customer service is a mystery to me. Every living soul encounters customer service at some point in their life. So if we are all familiar with the theory, why is it so hard to receive good service? I’m convinced the strategy behind customer service is to see who...

Thanksgiving Thanks Continues

My Thanksgiving thanks was inspired by my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. I loved Anne’s idea of an annual list of what we are thankful for. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2014 Thanksgiving Thanks list. I warn you,...