Archive for the ‘Daughter’isms’ Category

Lead by Example – Note to Self…

In bathrooms, boardrooms, buses, bagel shops, and everywhere else, we all need to imagine a little girl following us around, repeating everything we say and everything we do. Think about all the things you want for yourself and your daughters, granddaughters, and girls everywhere – and teach them by living it yourself. Nell Merlino in [...]

Frugality is the new Black…

I really like where Bernard Salt for The Australian is going with this article. And I suspect, so will most mothers as it resonates around the values stuff that we would like our children, and in turn all those around us quite frankly, to not only understand but to demonstrate… Especially when sometimes we feel [...]

Authentic Communication – YES please…

The Best Communicator in the World by Jon Wortmann for ChangeThis.com If you feel shy, nervous, or afraid, you’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and today is the day you stop letting ugly communication damage your relationships. Authentic communication can become as natural as breathing – when you pay attention to a few essential aspects [...]

Alain de Botton – The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

I read Alain de Botton’s latest gem whilst swanning around Spain, on “adventures with daughter”. I really enjoyed it. I do like the way he writes; and I do like what he says, and how he says it. I am a fan of his offerings I must admit. I’d like to see him extend that [...]

Off on our next adventure…

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” Michael Buber I really hope so!…. As you may, or may not be aware, Ireland and I are off on our next adventure….whoa! Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France and the UK feature this time and we leave tomorrow…. Should you wish to know detail, click [...]