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Why good endings are good beginnings

Why good endings are good beginnings

I started “One-Minute Story Tips” almost 10 years ago – whaaaaaaaaaaat! – as a way of overcoming my shyness problem. Oh hahaha. While attending Toastmasters, a public-speaking club, I noticed a lot of people thought I was magical. Like a witch. A word witch. As I...

When “Imposter Syndrome” gets real

When “Imposter Syndrome” gets real

A number of weeks ago I wrote a letter to the New York Times. My email to their senior writer and managing editor was NOT a fan letter. I was complaining about a front-page “hit piece” I didn’t agree with or like. At all. But guess what? The senior writer wrote me...

Two ears, one GIANT heart

Two ears, one GIANT heart

Imagine you have the word “heart” written on your chest. (Yes, you can be topless but no need to send me photos or request photos. We’re all bored and scared, I get it.) H-e-a-r-t. Do you see it? Drop the H and the T and you have the word “ear.” Oh, wait. Rainman has...