Suicide’s Silent Walls

The suicide of Robin Williams made many people uncomfortable. We seldom talk about suicide. Especially with those we should. We don’t know what to say. Robin’s death brought back painful memories of a dear friend who sought the same release from pain....

Days of Remembrance

I remember the first Father’s Day after my dad passed. My mom and I were in a card shop a few weeks before. A wave of grief hit me with the impact of a tsunami. I would no longer be purchasing a Father’s Day card for my dad. I could not hold back the...

Silencing the Voices

The voices stream endlessly as we struggle through our day. It is a wonder we are able to think or sleep through the constant chatter. What if we could silence the voices? Would we want to? Silencing the Voices: A Stroke of Insight Recently, I read an article about...

The Hunt for Customer Service

Do you know the one factor that makes the difference in customer service? No, it’s not ~ the fastest delivery the best product or the best deal All of those are great, but the difference is one elusive element. The human touch. Customer Service Made Simple Think...

A New Appreciation of Valentine’s Day

I have never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. Too commercial Too often single Too little of a sweet tooth There was one Valentine’s Day that spoke of love as it was meant to be. Whispered Promises Valentine’s Day was on a Wednesday in 2007. The...

My List of 50 Thanksgiving Thanks

This tradition of thanks was inspired by my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I am sharing what I am most thankful for this year. My Thanksgiving Blessings Mom – And her continued good health as...