In this monthly column, Felicity offers advice in response to questions from readers according to the month's subject theme. October’s theme is “Happiness and Well-Being.” Q: I’m talking to this girl and I really want to make her my girlfriend, but I got out of a really rough relationship recently and therefore don’t know if it’s healthy to jump right back into a new … [Read more...]
Felicity Mae Know
In this monthly column, Felicity offers advice in response to questions from readers according to the month's subject theme. September’s theme is “Relationships: Romantic, Professional, Friendly, and Familial.” Q: When fighting with your significant other, what is the best way to resolve conflict? – Anonymous A: Every relationship is different. For some people, … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: What Would You Tell Your 16-Year-Old Self?
My sweet baby girl will be turning 16 in a few weeks. I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow, I blinked and when I opened my eyes this chubby-cheeked toddler was suddenly a beautiful young woman. I desperately want to bestow words of wisdom on my daughter, allow her to benefit from the mistakes I have made along the way. But I know I would not have listened to anything … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
Becoming A Person of Focus Matthew Emmons is an American rifle shooter. In the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Matthew was on his way to winning his second gold medal. In fact, he was so far ahead of the competition that all he had to do was hit the target anywhere he wanted and he still would have won his second gold medal. As Matthew took aim, like he always … [Read more...]
What Would a Great Father Do?
Over 22 years ago, the most amazing and rewarding moment in my life took place...I became a DAD! I am still wrapping my mind around the fact that the first of my three children just graduated from college and is now married. I remember hearing people say, “Enjoy them while they’re little because they grow up so fast.” Now I know why people make that statement because our kids … [Read more...]