admin on October 9th, 2008

The traditional birthday card is getting nervous. Cards sent electronically are less costly and quicker to send. The competition is steep. The paper cards that would be saved, put into scrapbooks or tucked into a drawer are becoming a threatened species. Clutter is out and efficiency is in.
At the same time, the make-your-own-card trend has picked [...]

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admin on September 30th, 2008

The printer/copier/fax/scanner  (Canon MX850) is up and running. Just wanted to follow up - it does seem like a real winner. The cable was stashed inside with the ink. Reminiscent of an Easter egg hunt.
 
How satisfying to have a manual to answer questions and describe exactly how to make everything work perfectly - unique to [...]

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admin on September 24th, 2008

While I’ve been working on the Timely Talks website in my office, I realized that I needed a new printer. After much much much research, I found one that is perfect and a great price. The Canon MX850 Flatbed Inkjet All-In-One Printer was PC Magazine’s Editor’s Pick for 2008.  This time, I also researched the cost [...]

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admin on September 18th, 2008

One of the simplest and useful tools for couples is the “Intent-Impact” clarification.

It goes like this. Let’s say that Molly and George have a problem because Molly said George’s pants were looking like they got smaller. George is hurt thinking Molly was suggesting that he had put on some more weight. George is quiet and [...]

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admin on September 14th, 2008

Know anyone who always likes to be right? Know anyone who doesn’t want to be right? Therein lies the danger of an impasse.
 
Jeff Smiler, songwriter, once said, “Everyone wants to be right. But it’s subjective isn’t it? I usually try to be quiet if I don’t know something, if I’m not sure. But do we [...]

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admin on September 7th, 2008

I just read that four out of five people said that their holiday gatherings have been disrupted by unruly members of the family. WOW! I had no idea that 80% of those asked would say that! I don’t think Norman Rockwell captured that bit of Americana.
 
The book, Crucial Conversations:  Tools for Talking When Stakes [...]

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