by Norma Thatcher | May 20, 2017 | Humor, Inspirational, Leadership, Public speaking, Thought provoking
Have you ever had a mentor? A brief definition of the term is “an experienced and trusted adviser.” Who wouldn’t want one of those? I once had a mentor who didn’t even know me personally. It was the mid-1980s and I was attending my first live seminar. The speaker was...
by Norma Thatcher | May 16, 2017 | Humor, Inspirational, Leadership, Spiritual, Thought provoking
The pop single was ahead of its time. The year was 1963 and You Don’t Own Me by Leslie Gore was the first record I ever bought. Copyright law prevents me from listing the lyrics in this post, but here’s a link to the song on YouTube....
by Norma Thatcher | May 13, 2017 | Family, Inspirational, Love, Spiritual
The article on Israeli economist Rafi Eldor fascinated me. When, at the age of 55 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his reaction was as though the sky had fallen on him. After a couple of years of denial, he decided he would actively fight the debilitating...
by Norma Thatcher | May 9, 2017 | Family, Inspirational, Love, Spiritual, Thought provoking
Even years after a child dies, for the mom or dad some days are harder than others. For many, the child’s birthday triggers the strongest emotions; all the bright and happy memories tied to that date. Others find that the anniversary of the death is the hardest day of...
by Norma Thatcher | May 6, 2017 | Family, Humor, Love
You may decide that what I told him today was harsh. “I have a life without you. I know that’s not true for you, and I’m sorry.” He looked at me with those amazing eyes, gazing through, it seemed, to my very soul. I could tell what he was thinking. Did she just say...