Category: Rule of Thumb

  • How to measure the emotional intelligence of your ‘wasband’

    How to measure the emotional intelligence of your ‘wasband’

    I have always had a publicly neutral response to my ex-husband.  Unless you know me well, I have never opened up to to spill the beans on my thoughts about the ‘wasband’ or why our marriage ultimately ended.    However, sometimes I can’t believe I ever married him.  Have you ever thought that?   Like…

  • Boxes and Rails

    Boxes and Rails

    Today I went skiing with my 7 year old son.  He is at the age where freestyle skiing is all the rage and we’ve been focusing on conquering the beginner terrain park.    My technique in teaching him has not been without failure.  I have told him what to do, encouraged him to try and had…

  • Do this and Never do that!

    Do this and Never do that!

    My grandmother used to tell me to never leave the house in curlers.  What a wise woman she was and I miss her tremendously everyday.  Not that we all don’t know this but I guess the really question is, do we follow this wisdom?  I personally haven’t put curlers in my hair since my wedding…