It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.      – Yogi Berra Talk is everywhere these days – talk radio, opinion/editorial shows, YouTube, blogs, newsletters, Twitter, reality TV, meetings, presentations, the news. Talk, talk, talk – everyone sure has a lot to say. The question is: are we talking at one another [...]

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After a delayed flight and a wrong-way ride on the Metro, I arrived at my hotel too late to participate in the opening evening of the 9th Annual Story Weekend in Washington, D.C. last Thursday. While I was really disappointed, the remaining two days, by a wide margin, made up for that first evening’s mix-up. [...]

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Today’s Dear Abby column featured a great post.  No matter what the jewelry stores, chocolate confectioners and florist shops would have us believe, Valentine’s Day is not just for our one and only, but for acknowledging and celebrating all the relationships that bring love and joy to our lives. Here are three ways you can share the love this Valentine’s Day: 1. Share Your Gratitude On Thursday last week, [...]

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