Communication. It’s a skill few of us are very good at. The written or spoken word is often far too simplistic to help us say what we really mean. And yet, effective communication lies at the heart of all relationships. The conversations we have with each other, whether face-to-face, online, or by text message are an integral part of our daily lives and, indeed, what most of us take for granted. … [Read more...]
Words Matter
He forgot. Again. I stood there staring at the garbage can in our kitchen. The can was so full that tinfoil was poking out through the hinged opening. You couldn’t have pushed in a used napkin much less squeezed in an empty soda can. How many times had I told my 15-year old to take out the garbage can when it was full? 100? 200? It felt like a 1000. I felt my body tighten. My teeth … [Read more...]