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So I’m contemplating another midlife crisis, but I’m torn.  Do I run off and join Cirque du Soleil, or start a career in epigenetics?   (more…)...

So I was planning to move on from the etiquette topic.  But I forgot to tell you about a few cool books that are really helpful in that area.   (more…)...

I remember flying to the Midwest to meet a potential joint venture partner.  He picked me up at the airport and was driving us to dinner.  The first thing I noticed was that he didn’t say anything...

Okay since we’re doing the Miss Manners thing this week, let’s look at another area that could be sabotaging your success:  table manners. (more…)...

Wow what a response to yesterday’s post on being a cell phone jerk. As predicted, some people are quite emotional about their phones.  Tony, Friday and RJ suggested I was just getting old and crank...

If you want to be successful, you need to be perceived by others as someone who is deserving of opportunity, and able to handle responsibility.  It doesn’t hurt if they think you are polite, and po...

Wow, what an amazing response to yesterday’s post on what we’re grateful for! You guys are incredible.  Let’s continue the thought. (more…)...

Thoughts held in mind produce in kind.  That’s worth holding in mind today, because it’s the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S.  This is a day we’ve set aside every year since the Pilgrims ...