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Me, Myself & I

In September, I had a lovely, nice-sized house with plenty of room. It was just me, my husband and our doggy daughter (our human son was away at college), so feeling crowded had never been an issue. By December, however, the walls had begun to close in—fast. Same house, same layout and design,…

Trading Burnout for Burnt Sienna

At the height of major layoffs, a government shutdown and a shaky economy, I left my nice, cushy job. I traded in my tailored blazers for sneakers, my boardroom seat for a circle of small chairs and my security badge for a name tag that simply says, “Ms. Lisa.”

More Than Eggs: Breaking the Silence on Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is often silent. It affects people you know—people who are doing their best to keep up appearances while quietly making impossible choices between medicine, rent and meals.

Loud, But Not Proud

At work, I walk in and holler at people, literally. Don’t worry, it’s expected of me. That’s the culture of my workplace. There are some very loud people.

The Break-Up

Two years ago, I went through a really rough break-up. I had been in this relationship for eight years. Like any long-term relationship, we had our good and bad days. Toward the end, it was brutal.

You’ve Quit—Be Sure That’s What You Want

After several talks with my employee about her inconsistent work schedule, she decided to quit. She regretted it almost immediately.

When a Cheapskate Encounters a Windfall

What happens when a cheapskate like me comes across a financial windfall?

Offering Help Nobody Wants

Like many aging parents, mine never need help. With anything. Ever.

Slow the F&@k Down

In all my years of director-level work, I have never been asked to slow down. It’s always been: Speed up. Go faster. Off the cliff. Now, do it again

All By Myself: The Perks of Solo Travel

I love to travel. Alone. I enjoy making all the decisions or no decisions at all. When I travel alone, I like to just sit in an outdoor café and people watch. Or sit on a park bench and people watch. I often do simple things.