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Happy International Women’s Day
When my mother became engaged to H.A. she was working as the executive secretary to the regional manager for the Eaton’s department stores. She was immediately given notice because married woman couldn’t work for Eaton’s. Shortly after I was married, I went to Eaton’s to pay the balance on my credit card and to ask that my account be changed…
Leadership
I have been pondering the idea of leadership for awhile now. It’s clear as we look around there is a dearth of inspirational leaders. But then again, am I too focused on leaders who inspire for good? Loads of individuals inspire hatred and division and lead by fear and chaos, they too are leaders no matter how offensive. So, is…
Oh Oh 2024
My sister has for years written a letter to put in her Christmas cards. There is nothing startling in the letter mostly a recitation of what her daughter has been up to, any travel they had done and a health report on family. A few years ago, she said she was done she had written her last Christmas letter only…
Sad vs Depressed
I am not a doctor but.. I recently heard a comment on the difference between being sad and a diagnosis of depression and it made me think. How often do we use depressed when we mean sad? From all accounts a diagnosis of depression infects every aspect of a persons’ life and requires rigorous and long-term treatment. Sadness on the…
Why is everyone so angry??
It will come as no surprise to regular readers to note that I have little patience for, well a lot of things really. I do however try to keep my emotions in check unlike many commentators. I find it surprising and uncomfortable to be in situations where a question or comment will attract a near hysterical response. Cable TV, Twitter…