It’s not clear who originally said, “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it,” but I do know my Dad’s version: The busy person gets things done. Why do you suppose that is? A Scottish proverb suggests “What may be done at any time will be done at no time.” I […]
Mushroom-and-Spinach-Stuffed Peppers with Parmesan
Knee-Jerk Reaction
I was in one of those big box stores on Saturday. As I rounded the corner with my cart, a woman was conferring with her two school-age children. Her cart was behind them, blocking the entire aisle. When I got close enough, I said a polite excuse me. As the three of them hugged the […]
Impeccability
When was the last time you watched Gossip Girl or Real Housewives of [insert city here] or one of those talk shows known for people throwing chairs? I can’t honestly say I’ve ever watched an entire episode – or more than five minutes for that matter – but occasionally when I’ve been channel surfing, the […]
It’s Not About You
Psychologists say it’s around the age of eight that children start to move away from a me-centric world to realizing other people matter too. Unfortunately sometimes they get stuck in that time-warp and life remains all about them. Those people are usually easy to spot. In the first five minutes of a conversation, you can […]
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