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.