I had been debating whether or not to write an article on the word debate because the meaning of debate is debatable. I didn't want to get into a debate about it, but you can debate the issue on many levels so I think I will. Debate is quite a versatile word that can be used as a verb or a noun. Merriam Webster defines debate as "the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure" and "a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides." It further defines it: * to contend in words * to discuss a question by considering opposed arguments * to argue about <the subject was...
At the end of a long, joyous, productive, meaningful life, what will people see when they look into your face? WRINKLES! And they won't be thinking, "That face shows a joyous, productive, meaningful life" either. They'll be thinking, "Boy is that woman OLD!" Well, I'd like to change all that and I'm asking for your help. It's important to use your communication skills to change the world around you for the better. Why start with wrinkles? Well, I've written articles about grace in politics and faith before, but it struck me that I never did start at the beginning. In order to start a movement for world grace, I think it needs to begin with something more universal and easier...
I pray you had a blessed Thanksgiving this year. Today is Friday Funnies on Communication FUNdamentals so to celebrate more Thanksgiving, I have these two Thanksgiving quotes and a poem for your giggling pleasure.
"Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence." ~Erma Bombeck
"An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day." ~Irv Kupcinet
"May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!"
~Anonymous
Have a blessed weekend. See you Monday!
This video is from Christian comics, The Skit Guys. What are you thankful for?
In addition, I have an article I wrote on The Power of Thank You to read through on this Thanksgiving Week! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
At this time of year, along with our focus on turkey and stuffing, football and family; we also focus on giving thanks to God for all our blessings. It's very important to focus on being thankful to God for what He has provided in our lives as every good and precious thing comes from Him. As a teacher of communication skills, I have often shared how we should also show appreciation to the people in our lives-our family and friends who mean so much and do so much to enrich our lives. What I haven't focused on, as yet, is how we know when what we are doing is appreciated by others. Here's what I mean. Folks are busy making...
