September 29, 2015 Crisis Support
Sending sympathy cards may seem like a trivial thing to do when someone has lost a friend or a loved one. Many times sending a card may seem a bit impersonal or people may think such a small thing does…
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Pressures of life are everywhere and families are continually pressured by the daily grind of life. Living through these pressures tend to sap the enjoyment and fun out of family life. One of those pressures is finances. With an increasing…
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Snowmeggedon may be over but the icy grip of winter still holds on to much of the country. Winter can bring its fair share of headaches and various problems. The snow piles up causing school closures, traffic delays, and lots…
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How do you put into word some emotions that you might not be able to fully understand yourself? Trust me it is indeed hard. There are so many things that I have wanted to say to my wife but have…
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One of the hardest cards to send has to be the sympathy card. Sympathy cards are sent during times of sorrow, tragedy, and loss. It is during these times that the right words seem to elude us or even escape…
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January 25, 2015 Crisis Support
The holiday season is a time of joyful celebrations and spending time with friends and family. Some celebrations are less than joyful during the season. For those dealing with the loss of a friend or loved one, the holiday season…
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January 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Romance seems to almost be a thing of the past especially for married couples beyond the newlywed phase. Men seem to be truly horrible at being romantic and I speak from personal experience. Men tend to make being romantic too…
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January 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
Rude people seem to be everywhere. On the highway driving like maniacs. In the checkout line berating the cashier. In the restaurant smoking in the no smoking section. In the mall swearing while they talk in front of your children….
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September 5, 2014 Communication
Christmas seems to bring out the absolute worst in some people. People seem to be bothered by long lines, traffic jams and unexpected events. There always seems to be someone who has to behave in a rude manner at some…
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Pessimistic people are everywhere. Pessimistic people show themselves at work, at school, and even in our own families. Dealing with people who are far less than positive is a daily dilemma that most people are forced to struggle with. Pessimism…
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Rude people seem to be everywhere these days and some of the worst are in the workplace. Dealing with rudeness at work seems to be a daily occurrence. Co-workers often do rude things and say rude things on a daily…
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Families can be a great blessing but they can also a major source of stress and conflict. Family members are often some of the rudest individuals people will encounter. Rude people seem to be everywhere these days and some of…
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March 29, 2014 Friends and Peers
Building positive relationships between employees is one of the crucial elements for workplace success. No matter what the work environment there will always be people to deal with in the workplace. One of the common struggles in most workplaces is…
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February 15, 2014 Communication
Each day someone is critical of someone else. Criticism is one of those facts of life that everyone has to deal with. Sadly, some people are overly criticized and lack the personal skills to effectively handle it. Understanding criticism is…
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November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
One of the most difficult times for finding the right words would almost assuredly be at a funeral or funeral visitation. Not only is this a time of sorrow and grief for the family and loved ones but it is…
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October 2, 2013 Crisis Support
Funeral processions may seem to move slowly especially if you are caught in the midst of them. There are times when drivers seem to be overly annoyed by being slowed down for funeral processions. The truth is that funeral processions…
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August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
One of the most difficult places to find the right words to say would have to be funeral homes. Either at the funeral itself or at the funeral visitation. Our words may not be able to take away the pain…
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