I was standing in line behind young girl at the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, GA recently , and I noticed what was on the back of her t-shirt: “Pretty is as pretty does. My Mama said, don’t mess up cute by acting ugly”. I thought what a powerful statement for young girls to embrace as it […]

What Makes Fabulous Friendships? I have been in gratitude lately for the fabulous friendships I have in my life.  I’ve been friends with some for almost a lifetime, others for years and some new.  I’ve pondered what makes these relationships work so well?  The common denominator is that these friendships have withstood the test of truth […]

Do you ever wish you had a quick answer when someone communicates something confusing to you?  The “scratch your head in amazement and wonderment” about what was said kind of conversation? When I was a teenager, I relied on one of my favorite paperback books “Mad’s Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions” by Al Jaffee to offer […]

Time is a teacher. And so are relationships. You can learn about yourself and others if you’re willing to remain open to learning.  This one trait can serve you well in your own healing and it can create more harmonious, satisfying relationships. In the early stages of relationships, pheromones are sparking – these are hormones […]

Right now you’re in relationship with everything around you: this blog post, other people, businesses, money, and yourself.   How you react to the world and all your relationships is based on your ”filter”, how you see and interpret the world around you. How do you feel about the relationships in your life right now? Are […]

Authentic Communication Have you ever shared your hopes and dreams with someone and met with naysaying negativity? Have you left a conversation feeling bullied or diminished? Take heart dear fellow soul traveler.  There’s a way to navigate this journey by taking most excellent care of yourself and remaining kind and authentic.  It’s not an either […]