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Me. Myself. And I.
My Dad was a saint. With every school writing assignment, he taught me principles of writing as he corrected the grammatical mistakes and ensured my content
Be Generous
Generosity is considered a selfless act… yet selfish at the same time. Basically, we give out of our resources with the belief we are making
Possessing Possessions
Long ago the Dose bought her first car with her own car loan. This was a big deal back in the day. But what was
Practice Silence
Sit* in on a board meeting… a family reunion celebration… or any gathering where more than one person is in the same ‘space.’ Talking can
Read Intentionally
Reading comprehension begins with intentionality. Intentionality asks: Why am I reading this? What do I expect to ‘get’ from this material? How can this positivity
A Pandemic Panorama
One year later… a year of great learning. We learned about a virus. How it can spread. How we can reduce the chance of infection.
Learn Something New
Not being the best student, I wanted to believe the crazy notion that learning ended with the diploma. Learning is not for a grade or
Out of Order
No lie, I once stopped in at a Starbucks only to note the sign: Out of coffee. Then there was the day I walked into
Make Peace
Burying the hatchet is not easy yet not impossible. All it takes is one person to bring forth harmony by respectfully agreeing to disagree. Once
Note to Self
You know these notes to self – notes to remind you of your to-do list or whatever else you need to remember. Other notes to
Refurbish. Replace. Reposition.
The old leather recliner. The fuzzy slippers that have lost their fuzz. The dead-end job. All three provide complete comfort… yet are minutes from causing
Embrace Neighbors
Neighbors may not be noticed until they leave the neighborhood… have a good neighbor – go tell them; have a not-so-good neighbor – go show
Memories in the Making
Healthcare organizations are checking in with patients to see how their experience was. Internet site owners want to know how the user experience was for
Love Others
Love – a verb… an action. Saying ‘I love you’ is standard but ‘speaking’ your loved one’s love language is the ultimate. Whatever action you take,
The Language of Languages
Though my mother was born in the States, she spoke fluent Armenian… making the conversation between her and my grandmother very foreign to me. When
Cause Smiles
Take note – when you smile at someone your smile returns. As the smile release the happy hormones in our body… stress is relieved. Got
2/87 to 2/21
1987, the year when the Federal debt was $2346.1 billion, the median household income was $26,000, unemployment was 6.2%, and the cost of a first-class stamp was
Thirty-one Days and Counting!
One month into a new year… and how are we doing? Are you living your word for the year? Working on your resolutions? Whether or
Share Happy
“Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with.” Billy Dee Williams in the movie Mahogany. Share (remotely, if necessary) the celebratory cake, bubbly,
A Smart Cookie
The small piece of paper tucked inside the partly folded cookie read, “Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake.” The Dose
Stay Still
These words are often spoken to children as they wiggle and haphazardly run around. Adults behave this way too, more so mentally. Need some mental
Human Statues
Statues at museums and those in public places are set up high to foster an upward gaze. Looking up to those carved sculptures can provide
Show Compassion
People are hurting. Covid19 is apt to be the cause, so is losing a loved one, a job, or a dream. Whatever the ache, people
a – MUSE – ing
Years ago, the Dose participated in a creative artists’ workshop. Being amongst other creative folks, I frequently heard the question asked, “What’s your muse?” So
Ignite the Sparkle
With each new year, a new start provides the fuel to ignite the sparkle. The sparkle lights up, spreads out, and ignites other sparkles. Ignite
1 January 2021. 01/01/21. January 1, 2021
However you write the date, today is the first day of the first month of a new year. This year could mark the end of
Freak OUT!
A Control Freak is a person who feels an obsessive need to exercise control over themselves and others and to take command of any situation.