Thoughtful Consequences
“The principal called me from Amy’s elementary school.
Crunch Time: Let's Talk About Your Conflict
Crunch Time is a conversation about moving from conflict to connection created by Phyllis Olins, author of The Conflict Crunch: 8 Easy Steps to Handle Any Conflict.
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Genie at the Airport
Looking For Good
Victory Breath to The Rescue!
For All Sorts of Emergencies
Not Separate in Suffering
We Can Do Better
Holiday on ICE?
Is it time to cancel togetherness?
Insomnia at Sea
A simple recipe for calm
Buck the Naysayer Within
Beach time!
Conflict Takes Flight
My husband and I dragged ourselves up three flights of stairs to our rented condo, sweat dripping off our faces, our open-weave totes bursting with bottles of filtered water, and our patience running dry.
Transcending Tara’s Tantrum
I don’t give a crap.
Old Friends, New Affection
“You’re obviously out of your league here, George.” My friend Sarah’s glare telegraphed hostility.
Polite? Schmolite!
In June of 2026, with atmospheric and political temperatures rising, Sheila and I met at the local smoothie bar to discuss her recent couple-kerfuffle.
Conflict as Crème Brulée
“I feel so angry I could spit.” Petite Trina of long blond hair had called me for help regarding a marital rift.