How many acronyms does it take to educate a child?

Dear Parents, How many acronyms does it take to educate a child?  S.A.T.’s…I.E.P.’s… A.C.Ts?  P.T.O.’s?  I.L.P.s?  Each industry has its own “industry talk,” and it’s important to “talk the talk” when conversing with someone in that field. ...

All it takes is 1 little mistake

Just after half-time in Sunday’s Super Bowl I started telling everyone in the room that there hadn’t been 1 turnover in the game.  Both teams were playing mistake-free football.  With such a close contest the difference between failure and success,...

Are YOU afraid of your own shadow too?

I just found out that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, just saw his shadow and retreated back into his home for 6 more weeks of winter.  It got me to thinking, “are you afraid of your own shadow too?” Being afraid of your own shadow means that you...

A Pool for my Birthday

My husband bought me a gym membership for my birthday.  There’s a hint of irony wrapped into the gift, as there’s little need for me to workout anywhere other than where I already do – our family’s Martial Arts school with a high-aerobic kickboxing class and...

Work “Smharder!” Last weekend Dr. Karla and I had a slight, I wouldn’t say disagreement, more like a differing perspective on the popular, well-worn saying, “you have to work smarter, not harder.” I must say that I am guilty of too-often...