It’s no skin off my nose to say something nice to my neighbors, my kids and my co-worker (who should really learn to deploy his “inside voice”). I try to keep it real. Sincere. I’m not always that effective. I admit I have what one might call a temper, particularly after grueling client calls and right before dinner. You’d be wise to steer clear of me then. My therapist suggested I try picturing all of us vibrating together like atoms on a tilt-a-whirl to mitigate the sting of personalities colliding in space. I’ve been at it for over a year now. So, how am I doing?

(Photo: Tim Duch)