RANDom thoughts: Sometimes I just need time to be creative and often that looks the same as doing nothing

Last week I had somewhat of creativity breakdown. Maybe it had to do with being at my daughter’s and helping her out with my 3year old granddaughter. I have forgotten how much...

RANDom thought: I miss proper etiquette and does anyone really understand the rules of RSVPing?

Etiquette: “The customary code of polite behavior in society”
RSVP: répondez s'il vous plaît; please reply (used at the end of invitations to request a response).

I am not sure...

RANDom thought: A joy of life is making new friends

I recently had a friend text me with this message. "I met a lady today, and the two of you must meet."

The friend who texted me knows me well, so I trusted her judgment and immediately said, "Okay, introduce us."
I now have a new friend named...

RANDom thought: You want me to do what?

I often give presentations on work/life balance and time management. Each time I present these topics, someone in the audience says, “my problem is I don’t know when or how to say no, so I take on too much.” Does that sound familiar to...

 RANDom thought: Look at me, look at me, look at me!

What exactly is the definition of public relations? According to Wikipedia:

Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and disseminating information from an individual or an organization (such as a business...

RANDom thought: I find that as I get older, I learn more from the younger generation

I recently attended a family wedding where the groom and bride were both teachers. 

They had framed writings from elementary school students for decorations at the reception, answering this question;...

RANDom thought: What is the point of a non-alcoholic drink?

Just today, count how many times you see references to drinking and alcohol. On social media, at restaurants, on billboards, etc. I bet it is more than a dozen!

What is the first thing the server asks you when you go out to eat?...

RANDom thought: “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright 

March was National History Month, and I fully celebrated the women in our community. However, I cannot say the same for our local...

 
RANDom thought: mistakes are okay, just not the same ones over and over

Fact: you are human and will make mistakes at work. The question is, how do you handle it when it happens. Covering it up is never a good idea!
The first thing to do is to take a deep breath. Unless you are a brain...

RANDom thought: “Class has nothing to do with money” Ann Landers

This week’s topic is one that I am most certainly not an expert in discussing. However, after successfully raising three children as a single Mom with very little child support and never filing for...

 Does your mind simply wander out of control sometimes?  

Mine sure does, and this past week it was more out of control than usual. As we all do, I have a lot going on personally and professionally, and my mind and thoughts are all over the place. 

Here are a few of my random...