In conversation I sometimes notice how much I talk, and evidence exists of this verbal tendency. My brother Mike once told me at a meeting, “Shh, you’ll learn more from listening than by talking.” Then there’s the guideline from ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus, which I don’t always follow. “We have two ears and one mouth… Continue Reading
I am really good at starting, mainly things I hope to do better. Knit. Write books. Read French. But soon something happens, something like, “Naah, I-don’wanna.” Then I hand over the yarn to my sister, make book-idea folders, or shelve a half-read L’Etranger. I launch into online courses, too, those that pledge to answer the… Continue Reading
My friend calls, spills out troubles. And then: “I’m a mess.” I say, “Ohhh. Ouch.” I want to band-aid the booboo, apply a soothing salve. After all, in both Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, I’m “helper.” First of seven children, go-to sister, text-anytime friend, wife of 43 years, Baby Boomer mother, here-for-you grandmother, writer of… Continue Reading
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