Tag Archives: relationships
Making small talk a little bigger – 10 conversation topics instead of complaining about the weather
This weekend’s East Coast blizzard got everyone talking snow — and that makes sense, because I can probably count on my fingers the good snow storms we’ve had in NYC … Continue reading
Showing vulnerability might actually be a good thing — or how a humiliating moment won’t kill you
I love to host parties — I enjoy inviting friends over for small dinners and huge cocktail affairs, and typically I accept that life is messy so something is going … Continue reading
Blogversation 2012: When have you had an a-ha moment about your life?
Throughout this year, several bloggers will engage in a conversation here and on their blogs — asking questions of each other and responding. Others are absolutely welcome to join the … Continue reading
Blogversation 2012: What’s your best relationship advice?
Throughout this year, several bloggers will engage in a conversation here and on their blogs — asking questions of each other and responding. Others are absolutely welcome to join the … Continue reading
Blogversation 2012: What’s your favorite blog post?
Throughout this year, several bloggers will engage in a conversation here and on their blogs — asking questions of each other and responding. Others are absolutely welcome to join the … Continue reading
On Christmas without my mom’s gifts — OR: Who’s going to buy me a ceramic goose?
My mother died 10 years ago, and though the passage of time has eased the pain, I still miss her a lot, especially so this weekend. So in honor of … Continue reading
How do you make friends? Do you seek out people you want in your life?
Who will you spend time with this weekend? Gretchen Rubin’s Happiness Project blog recently featured a post with eight tips for making friends and this explanation of why it’s important … Continue reading
40 Things I Have Learned at 40, by Lisa G.
Today’s Things I Have Learned list comes from Lisa G., one of my best New York pals and a fellow recent inductee into the 40-and-over club. She’s a return guest … Continue reading
7 tips for dealing with negative people, via Zen Habits
I’ve shared posts before from one of my favorite blogs, Zen Habits. I know you can read it yourself if you’re interested, but this recent column on dealing with negative … Continue reading
Conversation starter: Imagine you meet an idol
Picture someone you really look up to — someone who goes beyond an important mentor, someone you idolize as very talented or successful in your field, perhaps the person you … Continue reading
