by Norma Thatcher | Jan 24, 2020 | Thought provoking
Many people have a favorite phrase they offer when a visitor is leaving to drive home. Some examples include: Drive safely. Take care. Take it easy. Text me when you get home. These are all indicative of caring about the departing person. Three of the men in my life...
by Norma Thatcher | Jan 17, 2020 | Interesting information, Thought provoking, Words
What if you were limited to speak just one hundred words each day? A non-removable metal counter on your wrist tracks the number of words you utter, resetting to zero each midnight. If you dare speak word #101 within each monitored 24-hour period, you are delivered an...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 28, 2019 | Inspirational, Thought provoking
A friend shared the story of attending her niece’s college commencement. In the car on the way home from the event, Auntie remarked to the family in general that she had certainly enjoyed the valedictorian’s speech which had the theme of expectations. To Auntie’s...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 15, 2019 | Inspirational, Thought provoking
Note-taking is in my DNA. I just can’t help it. Whether I’m listening to a TED talk, attending a live presentation, or watching a YouTube or Udemy training, I retain the message stronger and longer if I physically take notes. Sometimes I even take notes in church....
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 1, 2019 | Inspirational, Thought provoking
We see many worthy quotes on Facebook. Some inspire us to be kind not only to others but also to ourselves. There are those that remind us that we’re never too old to dream big. Some make us smile, some provide encouragement, and a few make us think. One of my...
by Norma Thatcher | Oct 11, 2019 | Humor, Inspirational, Thought provoking
My sister Barbara told me today that it’s up to her and me to save the lost art of writing thank-you notes. Although our other sister Beverly and my best friend Betsy are just as diligent at sending hand-written thank-you notes. And I know there are well-mannered...
