by bknaus | Jul 15, 2019 | how to write, self promotion, three words, three words, Uncategorized, writer community, writing practice
And then it was July. July 15th, to be exact. More than half way through 2019, I know. This year, I chose my three words ahead of time, in December of 2018, and they have been challenging for me. But that’s why I chose them. They have made me question, reflect,...
by bknaus | May 3, 2018 | making life decisions, self improvement, three words, three words
I was waiting for Spring to officially arrive before I posted my three words for 2018. I know what you’re thinking – “didn’t we hear about this three word thing back in January?” Okay, the waiting for Spring part is clearly a white lie to cover up for my...
by bknaus | Dec 2, 2017 | decent men, encouraging women, friends who let you down, good men, making life decisions, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, thanks and giving, thoughts and actions
The news is pretty focused on men at the moment – the disrespectful, inappropriate, entitled type of sexist men. Sadly I do know a few. It’s quite nauseating, actually, that any human being assumes they have the right to touch, grope or abuse...
by bknaus | Oct 29, 2017 | encouraging women, hairdressers and intelligence, making change, making life decisions, self improvement, selling yourself, supporting women, the art of beauty, Uncategorized
A woman approached me after I had just finished a great presentation. “That was excellent,” she said. “You have so much knowledge, and I was wondering about your background.” “Well thank you, “ I said. “I’ve been working for this company for 12 years but I’m a...
by bknaus | Oct 5, 2017 | Jewish New Year, making change, making life decisions, Rosh Hashanah, self improvement, starting fresh, Uncategorized, Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah shows up at a busy time, in the middle of many transitions of the season. Kids are back to school, workers are back to a regimented work schedule. The days are grow shorter, the seasons change. And there’s mention of Thanksgiving, sweaters, and...
by bknaus | May 14, 2017 | a mother's gratitude, accepting loss, Children, finding closure, losing parents, making life decisions, Mother's Day, working parents
Each year, by the time I was 12, my Mother’s Day card went to this guy. This is how it was – communicating at eye level with a hand on my shoulder for support. Always. He took me for my first bra and purchased my lady supplies at the drug store. He bought...
