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
Champagne, those little quiches and cocktail wieners are just around the corner! And let’s face it, they can sometimes result in pretty outlandish New Year’s resolutions. It can be a challenge to say what you mean and mean what you … Continue reading
Before takeoff on a recent airplane flight, I noticed that the flight attendant’s government-required safety spiel included the warning, “In the unlikely event of a cabin depressurization, put your oxygen mask on first before that of your child.” In other … Continue reading
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to get together with pretty much anyone and everyone. Or is it? One of the issues I hear about in my office is questions about neighbors who drop in uninvited. Or … Continue reading
Well, it’s that time again. And, in my experience, some people set their holiday expectations very high. Sometimes too high. The requirement for “comfort and joy” can sometimes set the stage for tension, particularly among family and couples. Clients often … Continue reading
Around this time of year, so many people tell me how they find the gift-giving process stressful and/or downright unpleasant. (Not everybody does, mind you, but some definitely do.) There’s got to be a better way to enjoy Christmas! I … Continue reading
It’s a rare day when social media is not sputtering over horror stories about bad experiences with service providers. Since it’s my job to peek behind the proverbial curtain, when I look closer at some of the individual situations, sure … Continue reading