Our wedding in June was a wonderful experience. Everything turned out perfectly. It is so different the second time around. It seemed easier – easier to plan and prepare. There was less stress – no pretense, no trying to impress. Lou and I knew what we wanted and we were fine with saying no to [...]
During our reception, we asked guests to share poems or words of wisdom. Here are a few of the things people shared. Enjoy – Your partner for success, Coach Julie, RN ~ Nurturing Your Success Apache Blessing Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be the shelter for the other. Now [...]
For our wedding Lou and I asked people to share poems, passages or to write something that they would be willing to share with us about love, marriage, family… People shared some beautiful thoughts and poems – which I will share with you in future posts. At night, after the wedding, Lou asked me why [...]
When people make requests of you, how do you respond? Often, people can become very upset, angry – even irate - when asked for favors; when people at work ask you to do things or to take on projects; when family asks questions that are intrusive; when neighbors ask to borrow; or kids ask you to [...]
Do you apologize for anything and everything? Do you apologize for things that are completely out of your control? How about apologizing for other people’s behavior? Do you tend to apologize just to see if the other person will apologize? An apology can be a very cathartic act. It can mend fences and build bridges. [...]