Rarely does a day go by that people don’t talk to me about their jobs. I believe that the best motivation for work is happiness and fulfillment. It’s true that fulfillment might not happen all at once, but the activity … Continue reading
The literal meaning of “normal” is nothing less than – and regrettably nothing more than – average. When people tell me they want to be normal, I cringe. After all, why do they aspire to just average? I can understand … Continue reading
People often ask me if it’s a sign of true friendship to ignore a friend’s flaws? My answer: No, not necessarily. If someone is your friend, doesn’t it make sense to try and stop her from making a mistake? You … Continue reading
The season for valentines is just around the corner. How do I know that? Well, it’s when I get the most requests for insight into the things that couples complain about the most – and there are so many: kids, … Continue reading
A Delaware Wave reader emails that her father used to tell her to “not be a quitter.” But when she realizes she’s fighting a losing battle, she feels guilty just “letting it go.” She asks at what point being a … Continue reading
Lately it has become fashionable to label people who have accomplished great things as being “arrogant.” The reason for this is best left to another column, but I suspect we wouldn’t be enjoying many of our conveniences and comforts were … Continue reading
Over 35 years of talking to people about problems related to their childhood has taught me a lot about what kids got – or didn’t get (emotionally speaking) – from their parents. It’s a challenge to guide a human being … Continue reading
My office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing out there; utterly clueless as to why I went in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good reason had been for taking … Continue reading
Dreams have mystified us throughout history. We spend around six years of our lives — 2,100 days — in the shadowy world of dreams. But because of their deeply personal nature, we know few facts about them. But examination of … Continue reading
With Christmas cookies and double eggnogs finally in the past (at least for this year), we’re now looking at a new year with its own summer season around the corner. The huge variety of restaurants here in the Cape Region … Continue reading
Does anyone out there remember the “Peanuts” comic strip? One of my favorites is the classic where the perpetually grumpy Lucy Van Pelt suffered from “Post-Christmas Letdown” over gifts she didn’t get. But what about gifts you got, but for … Continue reading
The holiday festivities combined with the pastoral beauty of our coastal community can bring a bit of soul-searching and an objective look at where your decisions have brought you. An old friend of mine once told me that people who … Continue reading