Decluttering: The 30 Minute March Toward Organization

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The Rolodex: Desktop Clutter

When I met The Man o’ the House, at his home, I was struck by the sparse atmosphere. The bare walls were light grey (OMG!), the floors were covered in large white tile separated by grey grout and a small, round glass table with four chairs almost suggested he might eat here. Passing through the kitchen toward the office in the back, not one implement of cuisine destruction was in sight. A coffee pot graced the long counter top. Cigarette smoke filled the house.

My first thought was, Read More »

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Politically Correct: Speak No Evil… Not Even at TED

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Speak No Evil. Photo by Amber Ximena Neal.

Do you think we’ve gone just a wee bit too far with our insistence on politically correct speech?


I value respect and kindness. The well-defined social rules of engagement provide structure and everyone “knows how to behave.” Admittedly, a thoughtful choice of words can smote the flames of a heated argument. A series of thoughtful word choices will Read More »

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Tech Support Humor: Easy and Rough

“So we’re gonna take the beginning of this song. And do it easy. Then we’re gonna do the finish rough.” Proud Mary performed by Tina Turner

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