A Good Speech Heals the Hurts

Yesterday was one of those off days, thankfully rare, with two bad interactions in yoga class.
A friend reported she had lost a book I loaned her. No apology, just “I have no idea where it is. Maybe if I had the title.” I didn’t remind her that I had given her the title of what I [...]

Notes from a Campaign Worker

Last weekend was not one of my usual weekends. I made phone calls for Senator Obama before the Texas and Ohio primaries because I knew I’d blame myself for not trying harder if he didn’t get the nomination. 
I came away learning a few new things about human nature, campaign strategy and geography, and having a few old things about leadership and character affirmed.  
The first obervation: most people are secretive about [...]