Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck
The 30-Day Song Challenge
Thanks to Donna of MyOBT for this idea. She once published a post by the same name which caught my fancy. I chose to do the 30 daily challenges all in one post. A song you like with a color … Continue reading
Common Misconceptions About Creativity
Creativity is such an ethereal property that mere mortals can’t possess it. I think almost everyone is creative, or has the potential to be. It takes a certain sense of bravery, of not caring what other people think, to come … Continue reading
7 Reasons Why It’s Important to have a Sense of Humor
Today is April Fool’s Day, which is only a joyous occasion if you have a sense of humor. I suppose it’s possible to get through life without a sense of humor, but why would you want to? Humor diffuses uncomfortable … Continue reading
Be Kind to Old Ears
Today’s article is for all the people whose work involves talking on the telephone. If any of your customers and clients are senior citizens, please speak slowly and distinctly. Especially if you are leaving a voicemail. Obvious, isn’t it? Yet … Continue reading
That’s For Nothing
When my husband, Greg, was a little boy, his father used to give him a kiss and say, “That’s for nothing. Now do something.” I used to think that was kind of pointless. Why kiss (reward) someone, and then tell … Continue reading
Rebirth of Hope
It is Wednesday afternoon. I am writing this after watching Joe Biden’s inauguration. My eyes teared up through his speech, and Amanda Gordon’s poem, and Reverend Sylvester Beaman’s benediction. I feel relieved and hopeful after the nightmare of the last … Continue reading
A Prayer for Times Like This
Lord, make us instruments of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; … Continue reading