Delta, Social Media, and Rachael R.

Delta, Social Media, and Rachael R.

Warning: I am going to take a view about the recent Delta situation that will likely be unpopular. In fact, I asked my husband to read this piece in its first draft and he told me it sounded like it was written by a Delta employee. “But I’m not,” I...
Lessons from a Blogging Break

Lessons from a Blogging Break

I took a week off blogging. To many people, that would not be a break. But I gave myself permission to take a break for a week — or longer — and that was enough for me. I have given myself permission to depart from my strict blogging schedule. No more promises to post...
Good News/Bad News

Good News/Bad News

My youngest daughter, who is four, picked up the phrase “Good news/Bad news.” I’m not sure where. We’re on the way to pick up her sisters from school and she says to me “I have good news and bad news.” “Okay,” I tell...
How to Write a Twelve Minute Blog Post

How to Write a Twelve Minute Blog Post

I am enamored with the idea of the 12 minute blog post for several reasons. One is that limiting the time I spend blogging frees me to do other things. If I think writing a blog post is going to take an hour, I might just skip posting. Problem is, I want to post...
Recognition

Recognition

I see you across the hotel lobby. I know it’s you: I’ve seen your picture thousands of  times. I start running to meet you and you catch me in a hug. I walk into a crowded bar. I see your face and make the connection. I walk up to say hi and suddenly your...