Tip 4 in Getting Along with People

Are you interested in others?  Do you show it?  Have you celebrated the others in your world? Good on you!  You are one of the people that my grandmother from England would be proud.  Here is tip 4 in getting along with people. Tip 4 – How to Get Along With People Be...

Morrie and His Ability

Storytelling is one of the oldest means for communicating.  Do you enjoy a tale about super heroes?  How about fantasy tales that bring a lesson? Here is one for kids (and adults). I wrote “Morrie and His Ability” in 1983. This story was originally written...

Is This Your Roller Rink?

In a delightful restaurant in downtown Portland last night, my son reminded me of one of my personal stories.  I was 17 and used to go to a roller rink.  Bob was an amazing skater and everyone wanted to be his partner. Skating was his super power! At the roller rink,...

Character Strengths and Hats

So much of what people say comes from words quoted years ago. Have you heard a quote or an idom that stuck in your head?  Do you know when and how these words were first stated? You might want to check it out sometime.   The origins may surprise you. I found myself...

The Best Things in Life Aren't Things

The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things Art Buchwald inspires us with words of things and “values” when he reminds us that, “The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things.”  I wonder how you choose what is best? In your life you may have a...