Posts by Kathleen Brehony
Values, not money, are what matter
Keeping up with the Joneses after inheritance moves family to upscale neighborhood puts daughter on edge.
Leave behind the pain of the past
We cannot change our past, of course, but each of us has an innate human ability to change our present and our future.
Nana needs to put her foot down
An unexpected pregnancy brings three babies back home. Nana need to set rules for the young family.
First mate is ready to mutiny
Husband’s obsession with setting sail at every opportunity has stirred up some turbulence in couple’s relationship.
Don’t cave in to selfish father
Regardless of how much you love your husband, it is not your place to protect him from his father’s selfish behavior.
Hurt friend needs a real apology
Rebuilding trust is like planting a garden. You can put the seeds in the ground but they will grow at their own speed.
Future is grim for dropouts
Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between a high school dropout and a high school graduate is $260,000.
Grief knows its own time
The most important gift we can give those we love is our presence, our full attention and our compassionate heart.
Friends for a season or a reason
Real friends are connected in a way that transcends the circumstances that originally brought them together.
Some tools to work against shyness
Some well known historic and modern personalities have overcome shyness to go on to great success.
Bad vibes can be contagious
A first step to maintaining positive energy is being aware that you can control your reactions to your boss’ moods.
Turn the tables on lunch freeloader
After two years of excuses for not chipping in on lunches, be blunt or turn the tables on your penny-pinching colleague.




