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Comment on A Season of Endings – And Good Thoughts by Irene Olson

Irene Olson — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:40:33 +0000

We have no way of knowing how our interaction with someone, or lack thereof, will affect a person. Greeting someone you don’t know at a gathering and introducing yourself to them with a smile? That mini interaction tells the person that you care enough to find out who they are and it very well might have been the only positive thing that happened to them all day. Ignore them? Perhaps your inaction tells them that they don’t matter; they’re not worth talking to. Reaching out to someone, in even the SMALLEST of ways, can impact a person greatly. We all know what it feels like to be ignored. We also know what it feels like to be validated. Those with whom we come in contact deserve the latter. That’s my challenge to you – but more importantly – to me.

Comment on “The universe is made of stories, not atoms” by Irene Olson

Irene Olson — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:20:52 +0000

What a great anology with the Talk Story connection to Hawaii! As you mentioned in this blog, listening is a big part of the process of bringing ones’ story to the table. As humane, attentive people, the process of sharing stories also contains the element of listening to those of others. Being able to practice the art of listening is tantamount towards creating a connection. Like practicing the art of patience, I’m working hard at practicing the art of active listening. I have at least 30 more years in which to get it right.

Comment on Albert Pujols & Stan Musial: The (Sad) Evolution of Professional Sports Negotiations by Irene Olson

Irene Olson — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:45:56 +0000

Even taking into account inflation, cost of living, the works, I personally find it difficult to stomach the $300M figure for a 10 year contract. In times past – “the Olden Days” – an employee, and that’s what Pujols is, was dedicated to his/her company. My father was with the same company for close to 50 years and my husband has been with the same company for 33 years. In my mind, dedication equates to more than agreeing to sign a multi-million dollar contract. My father was highly respected in his field; my husband as well. Their dedication and their work ethic is priceless in this day and age. Apparently Mr. Pujols’ skills are not priceless – witnessed by the $300M pricetag he’s attached to them.

Comment on Texting: Is this the “New Normal” in personal conversation? by Irene Olson

Irene Olson — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:18:10 +0000

I agree 100% with your comments. What has also happened is the disappearance of thanking someone for favors, gifts, etc. There are so many ways in which thanks can be given: a written note sent through the mail, a telephone call, an e-mail, and last and certainly least, the text-thanks option. And so many people have latched onto the abbreviations that texting necessitates to the point where e-mails, notes, perhaps even important documents, such as resumes, contain the offending OMGs, BFFs, CUL8TR, 2morrow, etc. Shakespeare and all master writers throughout history are rolling in their graves.

Comment on Divorce & Separation: Understanding Change & Transition by relationship ebooks

relationship ebooks — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:55:13 +0000

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