May 18, 2022
RSVP…French for what?
As spring is upon us, people are often looking forward to coming out to business events, parties, and weddings in the aftermath of Covid. As part of the event, the…
March 31, 2022
Spring Forward Mindfully
This spring as the weather warms and we come out of our winter/covid cocoons, let us enjoy the beauty around us and allow others the opportunity to do the same……
January 6, 2022
The Power of Graciousness
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Ghandi This time in history, many of us are coming off a year like none other that…
November 17, 2021
Please Let’s Change the Subject
The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. Paul Coelho As we enter the holidays this year with family and social gatherings, we may want to…
September 28, 2021
Million Dollar Meal
I am Italian and was raised to love and appreciate good food. I consider myself a foodie and I am fortunate to live in one of the best foodie cities…
August 31, 2021
The Boomerang Effect
There has been psycholinguistic research that indicates a person’s mind takes 48% longer to understand a negative statement, rather than a positive one. So, when someone speaks negatively about you…
June 17, 2021
Our Best Investment
We are in a period of history where the rate of change in all spheres of influence is tremendous, and uncertainty has infiltrated most of our lives. The global…
April 16, 2021
In Search of Refinement
After a year of confinement, it may be time for a little refinement. With COVID hopefully in our rear view mirror, we are starting to see a resurgence, more on…
February 15, 2021
Tipping during a pandemic
A few years ago, in this publication we wrote about tipping for restaurant service. At that time, 62% of the people surveyed tipped at least 15%, the largest percentage,…
November 23, 2020
Writing a thank you note; so much more than words on a page
Coming into this holiday season we cannot help but feel the year 2020 has been the year that wasn’t for so many things. Many have missed celebrations including holidays, graduations,…
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