Marilyn R. Gardner's Blog, page 72
October 13, 2015
Living Out the Nike Mantra – Just Do It!
The morning starts poorly. I miss my bus. It’s not a long walk, but today it feels so. Today all …
October 12, 2015
Dear New People at the Department – A State Government Employee Speaks
I workat a State Department of Health. I can assure you that anythingyou ever believed about state government …
October 9, 2015
Dear Linda
In the middle of the night I got a message from my friend Linda that lives on the other side …
October 7, 2015
A Final Note for Those in Crisis
I thought it fitting to write a last word on the crisis piece. The comments in the piece Stupid Phrases …
October 6, 2015
The Laws of Smartphone Use
It is painful to admit, but there are times when my smartphone has controlled my life. In an effort to …
October 5, 2015
Giving Grace to People in Crisis – the Sequel to Stupid Phrases for People in Crisis
When I wrote the piece “StupidPhrases forPeople in Crisis,” I had no idea the nerve that I would touch. Sadly, …
October 3, 2015
Caring for People in Crisis
Vlog-Caring for People in Crisis from Marilyn Gardner on Vimeo. My first VLOG!! WHAT?? Yes – I know what vlogging …
October 2, 2015
Free Wine–Reposting a yet Awkward Moment!
Ihave a friend who volunteers at our local wine festival. When it was over she was given a case of …
October 1, 2015
Sibling Pride
I have remarkable siblings. I am the only girl in a family of five kids, fourth in the family line …
September 29, 2015
Memories of a Chatty Cathy Doll
When I was eight years old, I got a Chatty Cathy doll for Christmas. Chatty Cathy was the first talking …
