Whenever I am in “I CAN’T” mode, I really don’t ever feel very confident or powerful.  Actually, “I CAN’T” makes me feel downright flat….even a little guilty, when it’s actually something I just don’t want to do.

A very smart friend suggested a way to reframe “I CAN’T” into something much … read more »

When’s the last time you exercised your right to a guilty pleasure or a day off, without the guilt?  Some days you just need to let the stuff on your teetering “to do” pile land right on the floor.  The dog ate it.  It could be cathartic to tell yourself … read more »

How many times have we asked that question?  If you are a guy, probably never.  If you are a girl, we’ve probably lost count.

This is not, however, about the size of our own personal flotation device, forever attached to the backside of our stomach.  And, this is not about a … read more »

I love characters.  People who fly the flag of themselves, fully unfurled, at the top of the pole.

Take The Gabors.  I could be dating myself here, so if you don’t know who The Gabors are, Google them.  Zsa Zsa and Eva were the most famous but they also had another … read more »

Experts drive me nuts.

Take Suze Orman.  I am certain she knows her stuff about finances. But does knowledge give her the right to be so condescending?  The minute I see her on TV, shaking her finger in our collective faces, I become an expert in the use of my remote control. … read more »