Happy Fourth, Fifth and Beyond
"Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all, By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall;" ~ The Liberty Song, by John Dickenson This Fourth of July I find myself in a more reflective than celebratory frame of mind. The "united we stand, divided we fall" thing weighs heavily on my mind. I think about … Continue reading Happy Fourth, Fifth and Beyond
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
Pixabay "I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an' pretend 'Cause I've heard it all before And I've been down there on the floor No one's ever gonna keep me down again Oh yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of … Continue reading I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
The Grit — and Power of Older Women
I've always been attracted to women who are assertive and have confidence - qualities older women possess. They've been on the Earth a little longer. They're more seasoned. They don't play games. They know what they want, and they're not afraid to tell you." ~ Taye Diggs “The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” … Continue reading The Grit — and Power of Older Women
Is That Pain In Your Neck — Your Boss?
I am thankful for all the difficult people in my life; they have shown me exactly who I do not want to be. ~ Author Unknown Note to Readers: I am back after a lengthy hiatus. This past spring my husband, Ted, and I decided to sell our home and move on to the somewhat … Continue reading Is That Pain In Your Neck — Your Boss?
“Phubbing” Can Lead to “Phlubbing”
One look at an email can rob you of 15 minutes of focus. One call on your cell phone, one tweet, one instant message can destroy your schedule, forcing you to move meetings, or blow off really important things, like love, and friendship. ~ Jacqueline Leo A newish word has crept into our social media … Continue reading “Phubbing” Can Lead to “Phlubbing”
That Pain In The Neck Might Not Be Your Boss
"Pain is such an uncomfortable feeling that even a tiny amount of it is enough to ruin every enjoyment." ~ Will Rogers Is your boss the cause of that chronic pain in your neck? Or is that pain -- or the pain in your back, butt, shoulders, hips, hands, feet, knees or joints -- stemming from … Continue reading That Pain In The Neck Might Not Be Your Boss
Bow Ties – Tying One On at Work
"See the bowtie? I wear it and I don't care. That's why it's cool." ~ Steven Moffat, writer and producer, Doctor Who and Sherlock Back in 2010, writer-producer Steven Moffat did not want his eleventh Dr. Who star, Matt Smith (who also appeared in The Crown on Netflix in 2016-17 as Prince Phillip) to wear … Continue reading Bow Ties – Tying One On at Work
Women’s History Month – Honoring Myra Sadker
“If the cure for cancer was in the mind of a girl, we might never discover it.” ~ Myra Sadker This year's Women's History Month theme is "Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women." An honoree of this year's National Women's History Project is Margaret Dunkle, who was instrumental in putting Title … Continue reading Women’s History Month – Honoring Myra Sadker
Women’s History Month: Thank you, Billie Jean King
"Without Billie Jean King I don't know if any of us female athletes would be here." ~ Serena Williams Today is International Women's Day, and in the United States March is Women's History Month. Each year during this month, the National Women's History Project (NWHP) honors women in history with a theme, and this year it's … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Thank you, Billie Jean King
The Power Suit – It’s Still A Thing
"Fashions fade, style is eternal." —Yves Saint Laurent With the trend toward dressing down at work continuing, it is important for women to remember that the power suit is still a thing. The Suit - The Great Equalizer The struggle for equality in the workplace is ongoing; but to make progress in all fields women … Continue reading The Power Suit – It’s Still A Thing
