It’s simple. Bullies must be stopped. Children must be taught from very early on that to treat others with the intent to be cruel, malicious and just plain mean is unacceptable. The school shooting in Ohio was once again a case where the shooter was bullied by others. ”An outcast,” one of his schoolmates said….
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Five Hundred Lunches and Counting
I’ve been having lunch with the same three women nearly every week for the past 10-12 years, depending on which of us you ask. We have all known each other for longer than that, and our lunches began innocuously enough – four friends from the same community getting together to chat and share some gossip….
“What Not to Wear”- the Husband Edition
Being empty-nesters, there’s often a lot of free time on the weekends. Sometimes my husband Peter and I get a little lazy about doing anything that involves more than walking the dog, reading the paper or changing the channel, but every so often one of us will feel inspired to want to do something a…
Would you take a do-over in life?
It’s a seductive and provocative idea – a do-over in life. Remember when you were a kid, and you were playing hopscotch or kickball, and your turn just didn’t go well? You’d call out “do-over,” and just like that you would get a second chance. Imagine if you could do that in life – if…
Why I Could Never Have Homeschooled my Children – a Response
This week on one of my favorite websites, 12most.com (full disclosure: I am a contributor), there was a fascinating and eye-opening post and follow-up conversation about homeschooling. I voiced my opinion – as I have been known to do – that I believe that public school, when maneuvered correctly and with parental involvement, can offer an…
Hibernate to Rejuvenate
Inevitably, there are days that aren’t good, no matter what I do. There’s usually no specific reason, though sometimes it’s an accumulation of things, little bits of information and tiny injustices that finally send me running for the solace of my bed, under a fluffy blanket, a stack of books and magazines and my tv…
Why social media newcomers of all ages should try pinterest and twitter
At first, some social media may not seem useful to people who aren’t interested in promoting a business, building a customer base, or searching for employment, but this just isn’t true. Facebook, of course, is the go-to way to connect with people you know from your present and your past. But there are other great…
Time Saving Tips for Getting Organized in 2013
Having worked as a professional organizer, I can say with some certainty that everyone has a place in their lives that needs a little organizational tweaking. From closets to checkbooks, kitchens to cars, all of us have something (or maybe a few things) that are disorganized enough that we have written them off for…
Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen and the Politics of Women’s Health
The decision by the Susan G. Komen Foundation to withdraw its support of Planned Parenthood has caused quite an uproar among those both for and against the foundation’s action. The general consensus of the pro-life group is that Planned Parenthood funds abortions, and therefore should not be supported in any way by Susan G. Komen…
