Dealing with Others Articles

It seems that taking offense has become the national pastime.  We can take offense at just about anything – someone’s political views, things done by their distant relatives, their religious beliefs, their success (or lack thereof), their hairstyle – you name it, it can offend us.  Personally, I think being offended (or overly upset by […]

Oh, the things we take for granted!  After that pipeline leak, several of the gas stations near me ran out of gas.  I never considered the impact not having ready access to gasoline would have on me.   I felt like I was in an episode of The Walking Dead – driving from gas station to […]

I have issues, I admit it. I DVR shows like “Dateline” and “48 Hours.” I’ve even been known to watch an episode of “Southern Fried Homicide.” If it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t lead in my house. This will cause concern if I ever decide to murder someone. But then again, maybe I’ll just get away […]

Ever get defensive? I think we all do. Maybe it was that time your Mom said you might be getting a little heavy (GASP!) or when some new person at work suggested a different way of doing something you’ve been doing since before they were born. I believe when we’re getting defensive, we need to […]

I hate drama. I’d like to say that I’m evolved and like the Dalai Lama I have compassion for everyone, that I forgive them all their excesses and weaknesses; that I have patience and tolerance for all. Are you kidding? I don’t even forgive myself all my excesses and weaknesses! (I’m still mad at myself […]