“Thanksgiving dinner’s sad and thankless. Christmas dinner’s dark and blue. When you stop and try to see it From the turkey’s point of view.” ~ Shel Silverstein “I have never been remotely ashamed of having been depressed. Never. What’s to be ashamed of? I went through a really rough time, and I am quite proud … Continue reading HAPPY FREAKING THANKSGIVING
"After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." ~ Oscar Wilde "We sat together as a family for dinner at night. And my mother had a job. My dad had a job. But there was always a meal on the table at 6:00, you know." ~ Trisha Yearwood "When I'm sittin' … Continue reading FAMILIES THAT DINE TOGETHER SHINE TOGETHER
"The dramatic plunge in positive assessments of the national economy as a result of the coronavirus outbreak is steeper than declines in economic ratings seen during the last two recessions." ~ Pew Research Center, April 21, 2020 "Letting the virus spread to your parents and grandparents to protect your 401k is not pro-life."~ Representative Liz … Continue reading SERIES ~ PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED – PART FOUR: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID
“I have already received my full vaccine series, thanks to my old age, I was one of the first to receive the vaccine." ~ Santa Claus, in the Barents Observer, Rovaniemi, Finland "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be lightNext year all our troubles will be out of sight..." "Have Yourself A … Continue reading IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A BIT LIKE CHRISTMAS – WITH SOME CAVEATS
(Note: The behavior depicted in the photo above is not the etiquette about which I write below.) 🙂 Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. ~ Theodore … Continue reading THANKSGIVING ETIQUETTE 2021
"Turn failure into Victory, don't let your courage fade; And if you get a Lemon, Just make the Lemon Aid (sic)." ~ Men's Wear, Vol. 26, page 65 "He picked up the lemons that Fate had sent him and started a lemonade-stand." ~ Elbert Hubbard "If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade." ~ … Continue reading MAKING LEMONADE DURING THE PANDEMIC
"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth." ~ Fred Rogers “Bad days happen to everyone, but when one happens to you, just keep doing your best and never let a bad day make you feel bad about … Continue reading BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND THE NEW WORK-FROM-HOME CHALLENGES: TOTS, TOILET PAPER AND TECHNOLOGY
"Just a little change, Small to say the least…Finding you can change…." ~ From the lyrics to Tale As Old As Time, from Beauty And the Beast, Words and Music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken This New Year marks six years that I have been blogging on the Three E’s - Etiquette, Ethics and … Continue reading The Fourth E – Engage
"Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress." ~ Mahatma Gandhi There have been a number of reports over the past two years of political disagreements, especially over the 2016 presidential election, driving a wedge between friends and family members. A radio interview of a father and son revealed their divide. An on-air TV interview highlighted … Continue reading Agree to Disagree Agreeably
Jeanne Nelson 