We’re in the midst of a presidential election.This column has nothing to do with politics.(I bet you’re breathing easier now, huh?)But the business of politics got me thinking - about language and communication and the words we choose to use to explain our angle on things.For instance: What is your stance on the increased price of mustard?Answer: Well, to be honest mustard has always been in the forefront of my thoughts, especially when it comes to pricing.
Dear Eric: Our 11-year-old nephew (on my husband’s side) is like Dudley from the “Harry Potter” series.
Dear Eric: My 89-year-old mom is a button-wearing, T-shirt slogan, lifelong Democrat.
We judge people all the time.We judge ourselves as well.Even though none of that should take place.
Dear Eric: My sister-in-law’s husband passed away several years ago.
“A quiet mind makes way for the soul to speak.” (Me)The mind is an abundant entity - spewing, spawning, spilling, speaking, squeaking, splaying, spraying, saying, replaying, spouting, sprouting, shouting, re-routing, doubting and outing our thoughts, often in ways that seem beyond our control.Just today, I was about to run to the store, but thought about something I wanted to do beforehand.
Dear Eric: I found out recently that I have a half-sister who lives 15 minutes from me.
Dear Eric: I worked in an office where I was bullied and harassed by a known predator who targeted me for attacks.This employer handled the situation like all enablers of abusers: deny, blame, ignore, and marginalize the victim.I was 59 when this happened and had never faced anything like it.I found a new job and worked at this company for five years.
