May is mental health awareness month. How are we faring as women in business? Unfortunately, the odds are already against us for two reasons. First, studies show that nearly half (49 percent) of all business owners struggle with mental health issues (ADD, ADHD,...
In pediatrics, there is a well-known “Pink Book.” This book tells you everything you need to know about childhood vaccinations. However, a less commonly known “pink book” is revered and often daunting to pediatricians. It is the journal or diary of the mom of a...
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common question during a job interview. Why is this question relevant? After all, the employer should be more interested in what you have accomplished so far. The truth is, the employer is interested in your past and...
A lady at my church brings a bag of candy every Sunday to share with all church members. She even offers a sugar-free version to cut down on all of our excuses. Smiling radiantly, she shares her candy with joy and excitement. My family and I look forward to the “candy...
I planned to start this blog post with a background history of Valentine’s Day. However, after reviewing so many conflicting accounts, I gave up and decided to focus on chocolate. I mean, why not? Whatever the background history of Valentine’s Day, the important thing...
As a child, I thought meditation was that transition state between being awake and asleep. And I blame one of my uncles for that. My uncle often fell asleep watching TV. And he always claimed he was not sleeping but meditating, even though he was snoring half the...