It Takes A Village: Yet Another Focus Group Advantage
I consulted on a case where one of the possible witnesses was an individual in a highly respected line of work. This person had been involved in criminal activity some 30 years ago, but in the years since had made a wonderful turn-around, and was a veritable pillar of the community, loved and respected. The […]
DESTRESS WITH A GREEN BREAK
Spring! Such a glorious time of year. Trees sprouting white and pink blossoms, tender new green leaves on bushes and plants, more sunlight, less gray. How delightful! If only one had time to get out there and enjoy it more. You know, as in away from your hunched-over-the-computer mode, using your legs to walk briskly, […]
Cher
Cher (birth name Cherilyn Sarkisian), at 77, is back in the studio recording another album, right on the heels of the enormous success of her Christmas album, released in 2023. Known as “The Goddess of Pop,” Cher has never stopped being the celebrity she always wanted and knew herself to be, right from her school […]
Rudy Marcus
Rudy Marcus, at 100, saw his centenarian birthday marked by his colleagues and former students with a celebration at the Faculty Center at Caltech in Pasadena–where he still teaches after 45 years! Not only is Rudy a revered chemistry professor, but he also publishes several academic articles every year. As a theoretical chemist, he is […]
The Power Of Words, Episode 86
The words you hear from loved ones, friends, bosses and co-workers are powerful, you rely on them. But here’s the thing: are they trustworthy? How do you know if their words are to be believed or not? In this podcast, you can discover how to sort out the words you can trust, and those you’d […]
Pat Conner
Pat Conner, at 91, is now officially the oldest active player in the “Granny Basketball League.” Pat admits to having a wonderful time, playing alongside her 64-year-old daughter, Debbie and 59-year-old daughter, Becky. The League boasts 450 players and 42 teams across 10 states, and only individuals 50 and older are eligible to play. Pat […]
Paul Durietz
Paul Durietz, at 76, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a Social Studies teacher – 53 years! That’s a lot of teaching. Paul says that he is able to teach for decades because he loves what he was doing – and continues to do. As far as he is concerned, the […]
Use “Less is More” to Win in Court
Some courts are lenient with the amount of time allotted for a trial, some are not. It certainly can seem impossible, sometimes, to jam the amount of evidence and testimony you have in the number of hours permitted. And yet, as is so often true of many things in life “Less is more.” On being […]
UNTWIST YOUR KNICKERS!
“Don’t get your knickers in a twist” is one of my favorite sayings. To myself, sigh. Because frankly, I find myself too often getting my proverbial “knickers” all twisted up over something that’s just not that big a deal. My passionate hobby is dance. Ballroom, to be specific. The other day, I dropped down too […]
Yi Yan Fuei and Zhang Li Hua
Yi Yan Fuei, 96, and Zhang Li Hua, 85, are the stars of “Nai Nai and Wài Pó,” a documentary personal love letter from director Sean Wang to and about his two grandmothers, one on his dad’s side, the other on his mom’s side. The ladies live together and are best friends; the documentary shares […]