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Honoring Peter Werner, my oldest male friend
I am sitting in Bangkok after my daughter called me with the shocking news. I can hardly believe my ears. I grew up with Peter. He was my cousin, my confidant, and my oldest male friend. When we were both at boarding school in Connecticut, he wrote me letters...
Hello. How Are You?
I was so inspired by Dan Rather’s inspiring articulation that I wanted to share his relevant words with you! He says it best!" Sometimes the phone rings or a letter or postcard appears in the mailbox. In our increasingly digital world, it could be a text, an email, or...
If Love is a Game, These are the Rules
Authentic love requires that you go deeper than the thrill of infatuation, beyond the rush of chemistry, and sometimes that you transcend the expectations of family, friends, and society. Authentic love requires that you discover and embrace your authentic self, and...
Overcoming Boredom
Unless you are a tech company, a start-up, or Netflix, you have no doubt experienced some boredom during this pandemic. The pandemic has been compared to "Ground Hog Day" where you wake up every morning and it is the same as the day before! So let's take a closer look...
Pity, Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
What are the differences? They all seem like the same thing…so, in case you are wondering, let’s dive in and take a closer look at each one. Let’s start with Pity. Pity looks at someone, who is less fortunate, with these internal words, “You poor thing. I am sorry for...
Maslow and the Pandemic
Abraham Maslow lived from 1908 to 1970 and is called The Father of Humanistic Psychology. That means he lived 72 years and has been gone from this world for 51 years. So, you might ask, “What does Abe Maslow have to do with the pandemic? My answer is, “Everything!”...
Rule #6: “There is No Better Than Here”
It occurred to me this morning that Rule #6, "There is no better than Here" is an appropriate rule for this moment in time. I hear many people saying, "Enough is enough!", "I can't wait until we can get back to our normal lives." and "If only, we could either turn...
The Gift of Motherhood
Motherhood is the most difficult job in the world. The reason is that we are preparing the next generation to take over for us, the leaders of tomorrow...and they need to be fully up to the task. There are so many things to ensure that they know, embody, and can...
Six Steps To Success As An Expat Spouse
“How will I cope once the going gets tough?” Personal experience, conversations with other expat spouses, and research have identified six steps to transition through the expat cycle and thrive in an expat assignment. Step 1: Build Awareness The first step is to...
What’s the Right Relationship For You?
Have you ever met a couple that’s been together for twenty years, and never married? Did you think to yourself, ‘If they’re so happy why aren’t they married?’ Or, do you have a friend that seems to be intensely searching for Prince Charming to marry and produce...
