Author Archives: drsuzannem

Time Management for the Holidays

My mother always had Christmas trees all over the house. She decorated everything that was possible to decorate. If my brother or I had stayed still, she would have decorated us, too. She worked outside the home and was always adding to her education, but she managed to do it all. How in the worldContinue reading “Time Management for the Holidays”

Seeking Zen with a Foster Dog

Fred was one day away from execution. A friend of mine, Josephine Bennett, is a huge animal lover and through her I became aware of the plight of so many dogs. My dog history is not really exactly what you’d call stellar. Our Boston Terrier ran away and went to live with my grandfather, whoContinue reading “Seeking Zen with a Foster Dog”

Conference Call Etiquette

This seems basic, doesn’t it? As professional adults, we should know what to do and what not to do. As businesses embrace teleworking and alternatives, conference calls become a way of life. I spend a great deal of time on conference calls, with several organizations and NGO boards, and I’ve noticed a few patterns thatContinue reading “Conference Call Etiquette”

Trying to be Normal in a Completely Abnormal Situation

It has been almost seven months since three of our grandchildren came to live with us.  It has been one adjustment after another.  Bob and I are older and really enjoy our time together.  We love traveling and spontaneous dinners with our friends.  We love sitting outside and watching the sunset over the lake.  WeContinue reading “Trying to be Normal in a Completely Abnormal Situation”