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The Restless Tongue
My childhood neighborhood was a cul-de-sac that contained more children than adults. Most of the adults had children… those who didn’t, well, they didn’t seem
Truth Telling
Back in the day there was a TV game show entitled “To Tell the Truth.” It had three contestants convincing a celebrity panel that they
What’s love got to do with it?
It’s that time again… Valentine’s Day, the day we recognize and celebrate those we love. Let me nitpick for a minute: Why are we marketed to
Gibberish “Talk”
Guilty! The Dose has been guilty of talking gibberish… particularly when I don’t know what else to say. Conversations are exchanges of thoughts, ideas, and
The College Mouse
Let me be up front about something—the Dose is not a big fan of rodents. So, typing out the name of one of this species
Hello, Isolation: A Reflection from the Past Five Years
The 2020 pandemic had us all isolating, whether alone, within a family, or with a designated group of people. We learned many things about isolating.
“Donna, you are a loser!”
Now that I have your attention… what is this dose all about? It’s about context. You see, I was once called out as a loser
Joy on High from Within
It has been proven that social media use leads to hits of dopamine… that neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This is according to none
Gift Giving…
Gift a book this holiday season – preferably a Dose of Donna book – it will reflect well your uniqueness and theirs too! Thank you
Sharing is Caring
“I wear Spanx… sometimes. Do you?” This was the start of my response to questions asked from a lovely woman in a dress shop! The
Now Available! Workplace Wisdom with Dose of Donna
I’m so excited to announce the publication of my 2nd book! This book was 40 years in development; took 9 months to write…and 6 months
Almost… Not Quite – YET!
Growing up in a small town, I frequented the community pool. This pool was divided into two sides. One side had only a few feet
I see you…
Along life’s journey, we are told not to forget to smell the roses, enjoy the good times, and celebrate whenever possible! The Dose agrees—and let
Relive. Retell. Remember.
Storytellers learn to tell a story by reliving it out loud. There are speakers so effective in sharing their stories that it is relived and
Expectancies
The Dose is on a “mission” to spread the concept that expectations need to be “right sized” … not lowered. Lowering expectations can be translated
Love is blind… Could hate be deaf?
Growing up, I lived on a street lined with child-filled houses. We were a mix of boys, girls, and a few dogs that just liked
Some call it suitcases… others, baggage!
I recall the time when hard-case, non-wheeled, couldn’t-be-heavier suitcases were a thing. Today we use luggage on wheels, packs on the back, and the personal
The List of All Lists
I’m thinking most people create lists of some sort. Could be a grocery list, a to-do list, or a list of travel essentials to bring
A Dog and Its Bone
It is said that one is either cat person or a dog person. Not sure where the goldfish and parrots fit in. The Dose grew
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Come join the Dose at the Watertown Arts Market happening this Saturday @Arsenal Park from 12 – 5pm. Book selling and readings will occur along
The heart remains a child…
The other day I was listening to one of my favorite musical duos – Everything but the Girl. Odd name yet outstanding music… at least
An Unusual Act of Love
The other day an acquaintance referred to me as a well-disciplined person. Me? Really? Did this person not know that I can eat an entire
Can I help you?
This, I believe, is one of the most frequently asked questions. We hear it from shop clerks, when a service provider answers the phone, and
Why? Who? When? What? Where? How?
We know these words as the 5Ws and H. To the Dose, these questions also reflect the many questions asked by my cousin by marriage.
Hostess with the Mostest!
This phrase percolated in the 1950’s and was stated to describe hostesses who went over and above to serve their guests. My mother was referred