Sterling Cooper Draper… Harris? Was suicide the only way out for Mad Men’s consistent recipient of the Least Valuable Player Award? In “Commissions and Fees,” Lane’s tragic end is inevitable as soon as his sleight of hand with the books is found out by Bert Cooper; the canceled check for the money he stole from […]
Mixed Messages, Ambiguous Answers
Mixed Messages As a woman, it’s not the first time I’ve been told I’m sending mixed messages. And I’m sure it won’t be the last. As a woman, I’m also aware that I consider what others think – sometimes excessively – and I’m trying to curtail that habit. But I do love data. And equally, […]
Thumbs Up
Some days are special for reasons that are our own. Others are special and we actively seek to celebrate with friends. It’s been three years since I began this addictive adventure, and believe me – I had no idea of the ride in store. I’ve loved filling my daily plate of crazy with musings, reflections, […]
Rich Kids, Big Payoffs, Life Lessons
There’s no way I could ignore this news item on son of Sean (Diddy) Combs, who was reportedly awarded a full ride to UCLA, to the tune of $54,000/year. Justin Combs earned his merit scholarship, just like any other kid. Shouldn’t we reward those who work hard for what their brains and / or sweat […]
The Makeover Mentality
Is the makeover as superficial as it seems? Why women and not men?
Jane on Jane, and the Value of YES
Thank you, Women’s Voices for Change, for the shout-out to Emmy Award-winning actor Jane Lynch and her 2012 commencement speech at Smith College. It’s a funny and inspiring twenty minutes (see below), filled with humor and smarts from this multi-talented dynamo. I strongly recommend that you watch and listen, not only enjoying Ms. Lynch’s wit, […]
Stopping the Downward Spiral (Stress! Stress! No Stress.)
Disaster averted! (Stress all the same.) How do YOU stop a downward spiral out of control?
Day Off or Off Day…
I was considering taking a day off. (Hello, Crazy? You there? Think you could manage a little down time?) Then I was thinking maybe I was just having an off day. Another matter entirely. Perhaps if I took the occasional day off, I might have fewer off days. Then again, in reality, I don’t have […]
Sitting, Gritting, and Admitting
Apparently, we’re doing more to harm our heart health than we realize. At least, so says – or implies – an article on Yahoo Health this morning. Remember the reports that watching television could shorten your life? Yep. That bad Glued-to-the-Tube habit is at the top of the list for harming heart health, along with […]
Surprise, Surprise
No one likes getting caught with their pants down. Well. No one I know, anyway. No one likes being wakened suddenly out of a sound sleep – certainly not by a falling tree, a screaming child, a blaring alarm clock when you thought you could sleep in. No one likes unpleasant surprises, the ones that […]