I had been terrified of public speaking, and yet there I was, walking confidently into a conference room where ninety-five bank officers, mostly male, would soon be seated. They were about to attend my PowerPoint presentation with open enrollment information about the new flexible benefits options, the health care spending account, and a table with current and new … [Read more...]
Core Values of a Vital (if Somewhat Vain) Boomer
As a teenager and in my early twenties, I was excessively preoccupied with my weight and, to a lesser extent, with a somewhat prominent nose. But my avoirdupois and nasal configuration, I'm happy to say, are worries of the past. My once-outsized nose has assumed its rightful place in my adult face, blending nicely with the other … [Read more...]