A few months ago my boss told me that I need to be careful about not giving other people a chance to talk in meetings. She noted that as one of the more experienced people on our team I have a lot to contribute and should, but she suggested I wait a bit to give … Continue reading 2016 goals: Less talking, better listening
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My Halloween preparations began in mid-September, although I'd been thinking about it for longer. That's when I started finding pieces for my daughter's Princess in Black costume, deciding on my own costume, and trying to find the best deal on a Boba Fett costume for my son. I also bought some new Halloween decorations and … Continue reading Why must Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas be close together?
This is a picture of my friend Bev. Here are three things about her. One: Bev smoked a lot. Virginia Slims. They are what killed her. Two: Bev loved to wear dresses and high heels. Sometimes even in blizzards. And, three: Bev drank Merlot. This last detail is notable not because she drank in excess but … Continue reading Merlot Night, remembering a friend
One of my favorite quotes was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "Draw your chair up close to the edge of the precipice and I’ll tell you a story." It is from The Crack-Up, which also includes a section called "Turkey Remains and How to Inter Them with Numerous Scarce Recipes" containing absurd, seasonally-appropriate recipe suggestions … Continue reading Draw your chair up close to the edge of the precipice and I’ll tell you a story
While I was busy publishing pieces of The October Diary, I was also accumulating some news that I finally have a chance to share. I'm telling a story in a live show next week, and one of my blog posts was published in a book! Let me tell you about them! Let me use exclamation points! … Continue reading I’m in a show! I’m in a book!
Kim Z. Dale 