On the Radio – Part 1
This past summer, I had the pleasure of appearing twice on Dr. Duffy Spencer’s radio show, Just Relationships.
Why Is the Month of August like a Separation?
When I was a child living in Brooklyn, my parents used to take us to a bungalow colony in Nyack, New York every summer to get out of the sweltering heat of the city.
Stocking the Larder
Before refrigeration was the rule of the day, most homes had a larder. A larder was a pantry, cupboard or cellar where food was stored, most of which was canned [...]
It Didn’t Occur to Them to Look at the Trees
One of the most important things we do as mediators is to help our clients come to mutual agreements with each other. When I say mutual agreements, this doesn’t mean [...]
Dancing to the Edge
We know that old adage: “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” How many of us have lived to see this come true! I see this [...]
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Strategize/Don’t Strategize – That Is The Question
Strategize/don’t strategize – that is indeed a great question. There are those who take the “wait and see” attitude, and those who feel that putting some sort of action in [...]
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!”
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!” By far my favorite line in all of the Olympics this year. This acknowledgment was uttered breathlessly by Marcus Hellner, after he handily crossed [...]
The Art and Danger of Distracting Ourselves
Frasier: The five-time Emmy Award winning Best Comedy series, garnering an unprecedented total of 37 Emmys during its 11 season run from 1993 – 2004. And for GOOD reason. It [...]