by Norma Thatcher | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m excited to announce that I learned something new in writing today’s post. Most of us are familiar with the term “Greetings and Salutations” as being the opening words of written correspondence. Do you know what the term is for closing a letter or note? It’s...
by Norma Thatcher | May 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
In a movie based on a John Grisham novel, the main character is a ten-year-old boy who helps a fake psychic with her customers. While each new customer is settling themselves inside her office, preparing for their reading, the boy is outside examining the exterior of...
by Norma Thatcher | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’re new to an industry or group, the first meeting can feel intimidating. It seems as though everyone else knows, well, everyone else. Many of us are nervous about working our way through the room. Sincerely working a room is more than learning effective ways to...
by Norma Thatcher | Apr 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Often too late in life we realize the opportunities we’ve missed to spend time with older family members. We’re all so busy, aren’t we? Are we? My father’s sisters — the original “Shingler girls” — were Emma, Geraldine, Winona, and Wanda. During my growing...
by Norma Thatcher | Apr 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here’s a homework assignment for my public speaking students: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? I encourage them to think deeply on the question, and there are some restrictions: It can’t be “You’re so beautiful/handsome” or be associated in any way...
