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Writing for Tragedy

I am posting some of Shiloh Sophia’s words here to encourage those of us who write or create in any form. We never know when a creation will speak so powerfully that it can turn the tide. We affirm that our pens can be more powerful than assault rifles, especially if writing can get themContinue reading “Writing for Tragedy”

Turning Resentments into Gratitude

Last week we looked at some common sources of resentments: expectations, pride and loss. Recently I saw an entry on HuffPost the related to the topic. They looked at how negatives could be turned into positives. Although they did mention gratitude, they didn’t list resentment specifically. Here is their list:

The Sources of Resentments

“Why did she do that to me? I’ve never done anything to her!” “No one crosses me and doesn’t pay for it.” “He may think he can do that to me, but just let him try it again.” Resentments are often called frozen rage or “drinking poison andContinue reading “The Sources of Resentments”

ACE YOUR COLLEGE VOCABULARY TEST!

Key terms help you speak the language of administrative staff. Every organization has its own special words and professionals in the college administrative offices are no different. Speaking their language moves you to the front of the line for services. Accreditation – Articulation Agreement – Transfer You may not be aware that there are regionalContinue reading “ACE YOUR COLLEGE VOCABULARY TEST!”

The Social Roots of Compulsive Overeating

“A fat woman is a warm quilt for the winter.” Inuit proverb Obesity research is in its infancy compared to other health issues. Obesity became a problem in the population only after World War II, so study is not yet a hundred years old. Even so, research was conducted based on male models of medicine,Continue reading “The Social Roots of Compulsive Overeating”

War at the YMCA

Walter struggled to put his swim trunks on over his wet buttocks. He hated to let the other men see him lose his balance teetering on one foot but he was too proud to lean against the wall or try to hold onto the locker to steady himself. Meanwhile his wife Lois was in theContinue reading “War at the YMCA”

Did My Agent Call?

You have to understand I consider myself the Forest Gumpess of my Midwestern city. I say this because of the critical intersections of my life with the leaders of the city that, even though they are unknown to the vast majority, were still part of major movements at the time. I worked with a CongressContinue reading “Did My Agent Call?”

No Other Way

This is one of the most comforting poems I know and I wanted to share it with you today! NO OTHER WAY by Martha Smock Could we but see the pattern of our days, We should discern how devious were the ways By which we came to this, the present time, This place in life;Continue reading “No Other Way”

Schools Support Small Businesses

Note: I published this article previously in Small Business Monthly. SMALL BUSINESSES CAN ORDER SUCCESS WITH SCHOOL TO CAREER PROGRAMS Facts about these programs open your access to improving current employee morale and securing qualified new talent. School to Career programs structure links between companies and students that result in improved performance for business owners and schoolsContinue reading “Schools Support Small Businesses”

The Celebrated Birdman of Grandview

Gackles, cardinals, finches, sparrows and robins flocked to the backyard that held each one’s special mix of bird food year round. Most of the neighbors kept their feeders supplied in the winter, but didn’t think they needed to in the summer. Spring and fall contained lots of berries and rains made lots of puddles forContinue reading “The Celebrated Birdman of Grandview”