Turns out I have a co-conspirator at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Who knew? As a driver, I have a bunch of habits that (sometimes) my kids laugh at – like talking to other drivers while I’m on the road. But nothing irks me more than when people don’t use blinkers. I’m fine […]
Having done this for so long – in my mind, everybody knows. But then I run into someone, this week it was this older couple who had absolutely no idea. And of course, I’m the one who gets to point this out to them. Because staying in the not knowing – in the […]
Let me start by saying that I don’t ever get bored in my work. Today, I’m sharing a snippet called – What made me laugh. ‘Cause we laugh in here. A couple times a day at least. Of course we get work done too. But it’s not always so heavy. Rulebook – […]
Every time I go to Trader Joe’s or Target to get snacks for the waiting room at my office (yes, I have food for my people), I feel like I need to explain myself. Like I need to tell someone what is going on when this is ALL that’s in my basket. No […]
Alright you, my extroverted friends. I see you, too. I haven’t forgotten about y’all. We already talked about how the introverted soul can survive this, now we’ve come to your rescue, too – And I know you need help so let’s dive into it. Survival Guide for the Extroverted Soul: Step #1 I […]
Backing out of our driveway, leaving for work mid morning, I notice the neighbor standing out in front of his garage, waving at me. I wave back, smile – we are friendly that way where I live- and say hi . We’ve mastered the art of lip-reading with this one. As I am continuing to […]
If you are looking to find ways to ruin date night because you have been on a really good long-term streak, or you just hate spending time with your spouse so dang much, this is for you. This is also for you if you are an over-achiever (See Bonus point when you scroll […]
You didn’t know this was a thing, did you? That you could get ‘fired’ from marriage counseling – Clients fire therapists, not the other way around, right? Well, it happens. Oh, and guess what- I don’t even have to do the work. “How come?” you ask. Because your spouse sort of volunteers to do it […]
I don’t know what to make of this – It’s like my clients are talking amongst themselves. Is there a memo going around that I never got my hands on? Or worse yet, did someone have a hidden camera installed in my office that I am not aware of? How Is this Happening? […]
Let me be clear about two things from the start: Disclaimer No. 1: I did not watch the debate when it ran live. For better or worse, I had decided against it. Having seen the ripple effects everywhere around me in the days that followed, I decided otherwise and took some time last night to watch […]
