Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

I am not the only one who thinks retail establishments who begin playing Christmas carols the day (before,  of, after) Thanksgiving are reasonable targets for arson. The aggregate effect of all this holiday singing, however, produced a really unexpected result in my family.

Read My Body

Communication is far more than the words coming from your mouth or fingertips. Body language is not always a subtle science either. Your body screams your mood, even when your mouth is completely still. Do you know how to read your audience to see if they are listening… or want to listen?

Speak To Me, But Think First

An old proverb says it particularly well: There is a reason that you have two ears and but one mouth.” Sometimes the smartest thing to say is not what you are planning, but instead, “Would you please repeat that?” Speaking Without Thought Many people speak before they think. This phenomenon is documented by doctors. The […]

Strength & Weakness: Balance

Over the last week, we have explored the innate and learned behavior which defines and exhibits strength and weakness. To conclude this series, let’s explore how to strike a healthy balance of the two. As the title suggests, balancing strengths and weaknesses is the key for both the individual and the couple. Will ~ Introspection […]

Writer’s Spotlight: Roger Grubbs

Roger Grubbs is one of the founding members of the M3 Coffee Shoppe. He brings to the table more than 30 novels. Red picked his brain to find out what fuels all the suspense which escapes his fertile imagination. M3: Roger, what is the quick introduction you would give to M3 Readers? RG: Born & raised […]