Featured articles
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A Deviated What?
I went to the dentist a few weeks ago. He took a CT to rule out a suspected cavity, which is when he uttered, “I can see you have a deviated septum” and then he quickly started ticking off the other findings from the scan. Me. “Wait a minute. What’s a deviated septum?” Dentist. “It’s…
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Summer Grilling without Sacrificing Your Health, Energy, or Taste Buds
There’s nothing like the smell of a summer BBQ! Grilled food, sunshine, and good company are great! But for many people who are trying to eat healthier, reduce inflammation, or feel better overall, cookout season can feel like a minefield of sugar-laced sauces, charred meats, and heavy side dishes that leave you sluggish and bloated.…
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Between Memory and Love: Showing Up with Heart When a Parent No Longer Can
Dear Grayce, I recently received the heart-wrenching news that my parent has been diagnosed with dementia. I’m still reeling from the shock, and while I want to be a pillar of strength for them, I’m engulfed in a tsunami of grief, fear, and a sense of loss for what the future may hold. How do…
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Professionally Delivered Feedback
Feedback is essential for workplace and business communications, as well as our ongoing development and growth, and it is important in our work relationships and business. Feedback goes far beyond listening and responding in the moment. It requires curious, open-ended questions, conversation, practice and so much more. Igniting real discussions generally starts with who, what, where,…
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Books Have Faces?
Are you tired of Facebook? Has it become a huge waste of time? Have you become anti-social because of it? We spend so much time with our noses in our phones these days. What if you just say goodbye to it? Sometimes, the things we think are healthy and fun, we eventually discover are not.…
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Another Educational Trend?
Have you heard? Learning Studios might be the next trend. It is the driving force behind a new high school in Compton, CA. The designer, Alenoush Aghajanians, describes her project as “new and beautiful with families clamoring to get in.” I get it. Just the smell of new invigorates me! But I remain skeptical. As…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
In 2024, my dear mother-in-law passed away. She and my father-in-law had lived in their beloved home for almost 60 years. After the memorial and other decisions were finalized, my husband, sister-in-law, and I began to sift through, and linger over, five decades of nostalgia. My mother-in-law was meticulous; a retired surgical nurse, her organizational…
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The Human Touch: Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever
Where were you when the Pandemic hit? Psychologists continue adding to the list of ramifications from this singular event and we will not likely know the full effects in our lifetime. What we do know, however, is that people lost their jobs, companies went under and for a couple of years at least, most of…
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Craft Your Legacy with Purpose
In every woman’s heart, there lives a story—a tapestry of challenges, triumphs, and moments that shaped her. Our legacies are not mere memories; they are proof of resilience, influence, and the unique change we create in our world. My journey, marked by trials and triumphs, has taught me this: our adversities are but seeds from…
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Mother, Daughter, and the monster
Mary Wollstonecraft was a trail blazer in life and literature. She is most famous for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). Her legacy is marked by the passionate belief that women should receive a full academic education, just like men. She also opposed social and economic double standards. Her work influenced an era…
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At the Moment of Commitment
On December 16, 2019, I watched my mother take her last breath on earth. Despite the sorrow, it was an honor to midwife her over to the other side. I learned something surprising that day. In the same way that you bond with the people who witness a soul coming into the world, you also…
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The Carbon Archer
Well, after weeks of waiting and impatiently hoping for the phone call that my beloved Hoyt Carbon RX9 is in, the wait finally ended. YES! I am the proud owner of a high-end Hoyt hunting bow! And it feels good! I custom ordered the olive drab green riser and black limbs. The color scheme is for Cerebral…
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Glow from the Inside Out: Nutrition for Radiant Skin, Hair, and Mood
Glow from the Inside Out: Nutrition for Radiant Skin, Hair, and Mood By Corry Matthews As the days get longer and the sunshine gets stronger, it’s natural to want to feel lighter, more energized—and yes, radiant. But that glow you’re craving doesn’t need to come from a 12-step skincare routine or pricey products. The real…
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The New Leadership Model: Active Listening
An active, empathetic approach to leading others can build trust, deepen relationships and uncover opportunities. The focus needs to be on constant improvement in the Art of Listening. Having said that, there’s more to consider. We seem caught in the whirlwind of our digital age; every moment feels like it’s moving at double-speed, in a…
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How to Cope When the World Feels Overwhelming
Dear Grayce, Every time I scroll through my phone, there’s another crisis. Wars, politics, environmental disasters—the universe has cranked the chaos dial up to eleven. I want to stay informed but not feel like I’m carrying the world’s weight on my shoulders. I feel helpless. I want to do something but don’t know where to…
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S.T.R.I.V.E. for Work-Life Harmony: Strategies to Reduce Overwhelm and Prevent Burnout
As a business owner for the past 28 years and, as a speaker, consultant and trainer working with businesses and organizations across many sectors, I often hear similar comments across sectors and roles, which follow these themes: Reduce stress and fatigue and STRIVE forward for better wellness, productivity and joy. Here is my STRIVE strategy:…
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Motherhood: Would You Do It Again?
It was in the restroom of a CVS where I discovered that I was pregnant, with my third son. Yes, a CVS restroom. Let me tell you a story… I gave blood and platelets regularly at a Red Cross donation center. When you have a common blood type, “O” positive, the vampires seek you out.…
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Everybody Hates Me on April Fool’s Day
To me, there is nothing more delightful than laughing, which is why I love practical jokes. Pulling them on others. It’s a one-way street. No one is allowed to pull them on me. I’ll have to give you the backstory before I tell you about the first prank I ever played on my husband, Funk.…
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Setting Down the Cape
It was mostly during third grade when my two best friends and I would play Charlie’s Angels, the popular 1970s detective series, featuring three beautiful, brilliant women and a mysterious boss, Charlie. Despite being blonde, I always played dark-haired Sabrina, the quintessential tomboy. Deep down, I didn’t mind: she was smart and could run fast.…
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Ghosting: Protecting Your Peace or Reflecting Our Times?
Dear Grayce,I’ve recently been ghosted by someone I considered a friend, confusing me. One day, we were texting and making plans, and the next, they stopped responding entirely. I’ve tried reaching out several times, but it’s been radio silence. This isn’t the first time I’ve been ghosted. Why is ghosting becoming so common? Is it…