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02 Jun 2021

Untangling the confusion about these A words is worth the effort! All ready and already: Use all ready to show that everyone is ready: Is Hortense ready?  Is the dog ready?  Are the twins ready?  Are you  all ready? Use already to show that something happened before the...

25 May 2021

Talking about how much or how many can easily get us into grammatical trouble.  Fewer or less, number or amount ~ are there really rules about this?  You bet! Few and fewer refer to items we can count. “I have a few more rubies in my crown...

28 Apr 2021

It’s been a year.  A year of change and adjustment, and for many people and organizations, a year of accepting a new normal. This article (https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/business-changing-new-normal-after-covid-19) suggests what a new normal will require, and it’s not hard to imagine how communication will influence and be influenced...

21 Apr 2021

Try our series of Summer Shorties to refresh your skills and try something new. Pick any 3 topics Schedule one each month June, July, August One hour mini sessions packed with tips and tricks Perfect for Lunch and Learn brown bags All 3 for $4,000   Pick...

05 Mar 2021

Disagreement, argument, conflict:  these can cause anxiety in anyone, and they often lead to avoidance or hostility, and certainly away from harmony. “Best to stay away from that person/topic/situation/” becomes a guide for getting through the day. Many optimistic folks search tips or classes on Persuasion.  Some...

18 Dec 2020

Here’s a gift for everyone on your list- Listen to them Here’s why it’s so good: It costs you nothing. You don’t have to think of anything to say. The speaker will like it   Also, it can be easy to do once you get used to doing it. ...