Influence in a Flash, How to Make the Most of Five Minute Conversations

I know, I know, even influential people need to slow down a minute and get a conversation right. But, what about a quick fix? Sometimes we need influence in a flash, so we can keep moving. Conversational Treadmills Obviously, some conversations are drawn out. We can’t...

Bra Straps and Other Humiliations

I’m trying really hard to be a grown up. Or, as my son likes to say, I’m “adulting.” Either way, I’m a fan of maturity, but not such a fan of what it takes to get there. Lately, I’m contemplating bra straps and other humiliations. Life-long Learning. Yuck!...

The Month of Love: Is Racial Unity Even Possible? with Ben Sciacca

Imagine working in Chicago’s infamous Cook County juvie jail. Additionally, try to imagine the bitterness on both sides of the bars. You gotta wonder if racial unity is even possible. Could a young white male make a difference? Naturally, some folks might label Ben...

Romance Relief: Cheap and Easy Gals’ Night Out

February is the month of love. But it’s a time of year when we may all need a little romance relief. In honor of love I am wearing Mom’s 1940s heart charm bracelet (pictured left), newly inherited and therefore a little sad. Each unique heart has the name...

Are You Listening Out There?

We all wonder sometimes: Are you listening out there? Something was troubling this beautiful, successful woman. I looked deeply into her eyes to read her heart. If only I could read her mind! “I had the same thing. You know. What you just said,” she finally stammered....

Not Caucasian, Thankfully “Other” By Cathy Krafve

It’s crazy the stuff we’re thankful for as we age. Getting out of bed. Waking up at all. Coffee. Being able to swallow. Being able to feed myself. Being in my right mind. Well, mostly right. Thankfully Blessed “You woke me up this morning and You started me on my way....