Author: Marlene Chismwww.successisagiven.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Communication and relationship expert Marlene Chism shares her recommendations for realizing success in her thoughtful creation, Success is a Given. Honestly, I was prepared to find, in possibly a new maybe trendy way, a lot of the same messages that authors of self-help or motivational books have touted […]
Author: EllynAnne Geiselwww.apronmemories.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos I think lack-luster mealtime is an epidemic in this country, or maybe it\’s just my house. Mulling over past dining experiences I can remember very few that were notable, short of Thanksgiving. Not like the days of old when care was taken to set a table, not just […]
Author: Deanna R. Adamswww.Deannaadams.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Author Deanna Adams takes a stroll down memory lane and relives her days spent growing up in a catholic household in the Midwest. Although those strolls are, at times, somewhat lengthy, they are entertaining. Her delivery is candid, forthright, and amusing. There are chapters that have a […]
The Top Ten Worst Ways to Say “No.” Ten: Isn\’t it my turn next month? You\’ve got an expectation here that the asker will let you off the hook. Even if you\’re correct, the asker may still want you to do this month too. Nine: I think I hear the teakettle. Delay isn\’t a bad […]
Your friend says of a mutual friend, “Her husband is abusing her.” Does the image on the left come to mind? Or do you think of an abused woman as beaten and battered, with black eyes and broken bones? Yet, some forms of domestic violence are invisible. In 1976, when I was twenty-two years old, […]
In this series for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, author Lynn C. Tolson examines the aspects of insidious forms of domestic abuse. What is emotional abuse, and how does it pertain to domestic violence? Emotional or mental abuse occurs when one partner attempts to make the other feel bad about herself. Emotional/mental abuse often crosses […]
For the 1 in 2 Americans living with chronic conditions, traveling can be a challenge. Crowded airports, long flights, and public transportation can increase stress and exacerbate symptoms. But by learning to travel smart, you can experience the thrill of traveling, while minimizing your discomfort and stress. Traveling Tips Here are five sure-fire tips for […]
