Mimi’s Day Summed up in a Haiku
Mimi’s Day Summed up in a Haiku Morning chores galore Boozy lips pontificate Hazily run home
Proudly I note: A little bit of charm can go a long way in social justice efforts
A little bit of charm can go a long way in social justice efforts On a recent trip, I got to meet with great community leaders with grand passion and commitment for empowering communities and improving overall health. Sure many community activists are wacky and hold unique […]
Power outlet scouring and Hawaii daydreaming: what does recharging ourselves mean anymore?
170 days. I wrote a blog post everyday for 170 days straight. Then on day 171 and specifically the 161st day of the calendar year I took a break. I was tired physically, mentally and spiritually. I could have pushed myself to write since I had ideas in […]
Van Gogh’s ear is alive, whiskey may be no more: Don’t judge this week’s wacky news by its cover
Van Gogh’s ear is alive, whiskey may be no more: Don’t judge this week’s wacky news by its cover My legs are hurting immensely today. I decided to do pilates before I ran on the treadmill. One could almost say I was punishing my legs […]
Proudly I’m a Jill of all trades: Don’t ask me about crocs, dark matter or dog grooming
Proudly I’m a Jill of all trades: Don’t ask me about crocs, dark matter or dog grooming I take great pride in being a jill of all trades. As a social psychologist, who is embedded within a community based organization, I have to develop knowledge across a wide […]
Its wacky wednesday: Can I be part clone and part howler monkey to silence the critics
Its wacky Wednesday: can I be part clone and part howler monkey to silence the critics It is a wednesday morning here in New York. The trains are packed and the two cups of coffee have yet to kick in. Its drizzling and the finely fixed bobs will […]
Seven ways to avoid wrinkles including staying away from annoying people
Seven ways to avoid wrinkles including staying away from annoying people The humidity that lies in the air is giving my hair a longstanding day in and day out freak out. The pollen count is pounding my sinuses and I am on my second round of antibiotics. Sigh. […]
Traveling through Louisiana’s farms and swamplands: The beauty of trees
Traveling through Louisiana’s swamplands: The beauty of trees My business travels can be brutal waking up at 6am and changing hotels every night for a week; checking in at 9pm. Literally, my business trips are a prime example of going the extra mile. This past week, […]
Blindsiding in the workplace: My longstanding pet peeve
Blindsiding in the workplace: My longstanding pet peeve I have great peripheral vision. I think it has something to do with having grown up in the South Bronx. Walking home from the subway at night meant being extremely vigilant staring ahead trying to gauge what was occurring […]
The psychology of field (retreat) day: Sadness and joy at the mist
The psychology of field (retreat) day: Sadness and joy at the dewy mist The flight was nicely uneventful other than the fact that my ear drums felt like they were going to burst. One of the worse things possible on a business trip is getting sick with […]
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