Grammar Goddess Communication

As an editor of primarily nonfiction / business content, my first questions concern the intended reader's likely knowledge of and experience with the topic, along with which version of English the author wants to use.

I look at language, punctuation, segues, consistency, and formatting (typeface, spacing, bold, italics, header size, etc.).

I have worked on:

❇ Résumés
❇ Web content
❇ Business blogs
❇ Children's books
❇ Podcast transcriptions
❇ Over 50 nonfiction / business books in last 12 years
❇ A major Boston hospital's annual report (every year since 2010)

✴ FYI: I strongly believe in using the Oxford (aka serial) comma all the time. Yes, I have a good reason. Yes, we can discuss it. 

CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR WORK? I will look at one page of your writing for FREE (one of my favorite four-letter F words). Let's see if you even need me to help you look and sound as smart as you are.

🎤PODCAST TRANSCRIPT EDITOR (aka "Tidy-upper"): 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.

⁉ Have you ever read a raw transcript of a podcast and noticed how many times the speakers said "like," "I mean," "the, the, the," "um, um," or "I'm not sure, well, I think I might, I'm wondering if," all garbled together? It's as though they need to fill the space with sound, even if they're not sure what to say. (And we've all done this, right? I know I have!)

🙀 Surprise! Oral and written communication are often totally different. What doesn't sound so bad in the moment can look awful in written form. In the latest transcript I worked on, I removed about 300 words just by eliminating those redundancies before I even got to the actual editing.

So if you're planning to publish your podcasts in any kind of written form, let me ensure they look 100% professional.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: My only goal as an editor is to help the host and guest sound as smart as they are.

Editor / Copyeditor / Proofreader

I answered an ad in a Boston, MA, newspaper about working for the international seminar company then known as Fred Pryor Seminars, now known as PRYOR Learning, even though I had NO background in training. It just seemed like an interesting job.

Well, it sure was! 

Through trial and error (so many errors!), I learned the craft of corporate training, and worked internationally with Pryor for five years, a totally astonishing and wonderful experience!

Utlimately, as so many others did, I opened my own training company and created my own material. 

My workshops are generally just an hour, in person or over Zoom (or another platform), and can be hosted FREE by any nonprofit or community organization. 

They include my "Brush Up" series on 
☑️ American Grammar
☑️ Business Writing
☑️ Communication Skills
☑️ Using DiSC® to Succeed
☑️ Succeeding with LinkedIn®

Each can be tailored to a specific audience or given as is. 

If your nonprofit or community organization would like to host one for its members, please let me know.

And if your company would like to host it, please reach out to me.

See even more at https://www.grammargoddess.com/corporate-training/

Corporate Trainer

Back in 2004, LinkedIn™️was a mere shadow of the behemoth it has become; it was just another platform few knew or cared much about -- including me.

I joined in October of that year because others told me to. I did very little for about 10 years, because I had NO idea what to do or who to ask. Finally I began to "get it," largely thanks to John White, MBA, who saw something I had written and gave me some ideas to help me do even better. He guided my growth for several years, and I'll always be grateful for his help!

Of course, since those early years, I've seen LI grow from a great idea to a worldwide HUGELY successful organization for business professionals to network, help others, and grow their business. 

As of early 2024, there were approximately 1 BILLION profiles, although the latest stats show about 25% are active / alive / succeeding here.

That said, there ARE ways to succeed, starting with a filled-out profile, something far too many users neglect. And since first impressions are huge -- and we want/need to rise above the noise -- we need to stand out quickly in a positive way.

I offer a two-part (one hour for each part) FREE remote program called "Master the LI Profile Basics," which covers everything from correctly filling out the top area (the banner) to using the words that will draw others in and keep them reading about you!

➡️ For example: Start your profile with why your readers should give a rat's ... rump about what you do. Start with their pain points., not your expertise. Show how you can help THEM ... 

✅ I love helping others succeed here as I have! DM if you're interested in knowing more.

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Editor in Chief

BNI Global

I supported up to 12 local BNI chapters at a time in southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island, helping their members learn how to achieve their ROI by leveraging their BNI membership. 

For two years, I was the Regional Training Director, creating and leading basic and advanced Member Success Programs. 

I was also recognized at national conferences as one of the top 10% of directors in the U.S.

Member / Area Director

Pryor Learning Solutions | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack

For five years, I led communication-based workshops worldwide (see my website for details of my trips) and the continental U.S., learning the craft of public speaking and corporate training. 

In just my second year, I became one of FPS's onsite corporate training specialists, teaching tailored communication skills workshops, especially in American grammar, business writing, and interpersonal skills at companies that asked FPS for help. Many companies asked for us by name, and the ones who asked for me often mentioned that beyond my knowledge of my topics, they enjoyed my sense of humor when teaching topics that are necessary (grammar or writing) but can be just so dull!

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Content Creators: Have you ever published a document with "pubic," "orgasm," or "manger" in it when you meant public, organism, or manager? 🙄

How about using I, me, or myself ... or a semicolon? Do you know the American grammar rules for those?

The writing world is a wondrous place, and if you're writing for public consumption, you’re writing content you hope impresses others.

You might be:

✅ A blogger.
✅ A job seeker.
✅ A web-content creator.
✅ A résumé creator, helping clients land their dream job.
✅ An author of nonfiction / business-related books – even memoirs!
✅ A ghostwriter, helping clients get hired or sell their products or services.
✅ A podcaster wanting to turn the conversations into written form for a magazine or website.

⁉️But do your presentations show your (or your clients') ideas to full advantage?

Maybe you're asking spellcheck to do more than it was designed to do – a correctly spelled word might not be the one you intended!

Maybe you're one of the otherwise smart writers who have lost track of the American grammar rules, so your work isn't being seen in the best light. Like most of us, you may have taken your last grammar class when you were too young to give a rat's ... rump about using pronouns or punctuation correctly.

How could you possibly have known then how important all that would be to you as an adult, as a professional?

Of course, now that you do know how important it is ... how do you find the help you need?

Well, you could call me. 😁

While I may know little about your topic, I will ensure that your readers believe you do. I will smooth out your writing, making it look and be right. I will find the right words and punctuation so your ideas shine, all while preserving your unique voice.

My clients include first-time & veteran bloggers, web-content creators, ghostwriters, nonfiction / business book authors, corporate annual report creators, podcasters needing their interviews created in written form, and even CNBC, Huffington Post, Inc., The Good Men Project, Entrepreneur, and Influencive columnists.

Most are American, as I am, although several are internationals whose different version of English keeps me on my toes.

Just an FYI: I strongly believe in using the Oxford comma all the time.

So, if you're looking for an editor or proofreader, drop me a note. Let's see if I'm a good fit for your project.

𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞.

Ah, so it's finally Saturday, January 3, 2026 ...

Anyone else having trouble writing 2026? 😁 

I mean, really: Wasn't it just 1999 with all the panic that swirled around us at the thought of making so many changes in things that had the "19" date? All that Y2K stuff? 

But somehow we made it through those tough times, and here we are.

Speaking of which, I just saw Sara Rosinsky's post, and it cracked me up! And the comments are very much worth reading!

And how's YOUR day going, friends? Getting used to having a new year, making plans to make it a wonderful one for you and others? 

#RooksRocks #Laughing #Jokes

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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🟦 Susan Rooks 📚 The Grammar Goddess

Editor🔸360° NATION Columnist🔸Cranberry Country C of C Ambassador🔸Solopreneur🔸 ‼️The Oxford Comma‼️Dog Lover🔸NOT A PODCASTER🔸Spunky Old Broad 😉

And so the days have flown by.
The weeks.
The months.

The year!

In just two days, it'll be another new year, one kinda special for me.

I was born in 1946.

Do the math.

Yup.

I will now officially be an old broad.
Elderly.
OLD!

But wait!

Do those terms really apply to me?

To so many of us who grew up when I did?

Who saw folks who were in their 60s dying of "old age"?

Well, the reality is that 80 is the new 60 for many of us, right? 

✔️We eat good foods.
✔️We exercise regularly.
✔️We get regular checkups.
✔️We take darn good care of ourselves.
✔️We connect with many others just like we are.

‼️Heck, some of us even still work! 

We're often connected via the internet to folks on the other side of the world, wherever that may be.

👍🏽We keep learning.
👍🏽We keep helping.
👍🏽We keep loving.

And so, as 2025 goes into the history books, we're all excited to see what this new year of 2026 will bring us.

How are YOU approaching this new year, friends? 

#RooksRocks #Laughing #NewYear2026

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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And so it's finally Christmas Eve ... or will be tonight. 

So much leading up to this holiday observance that it's almost impossible to realize it's finally here for this year of 2025! 

✈️So many millions traveling to be with loved ones.
🏠So many millions staying home, welcoming those loved ones.
🥰So many spending this day, night, and tomorrow in peace and quiet. 

We all spend holidays in different ways, and I wish for all my connections here and everywhere a joyous holiday season, no matter which holiday is the most important for you. 

And, of course, I still need to get us laughing, right? And bless Jane Handforth once again for a timely and amusing meme! (You DO follow Jane, right?)

#RooksRocks #Laughing #Christmas2025

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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Certified Executor Advisor | Legacy & Succession Planning | Helping Families Save Money, Reduce Taxes & Protect Their Future

Well, friends. Just when we thought winter would never arrive here in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts, USA ... 

HAH!

Fooled ya!

It's a whopping 12F (-11C)!

Once again, thank goodness for my front deck where the pups -- moving VERY quickly this morning -- did their "bizness" so I don't have to get dressed to take them out as many friends here must do with theirs. 

Yes, it's supposed to get "warmer" around noon, all the way up to maybe 20F ... but it will be sunny, and a decent enough day -- once I get my car warmed up -- to do some last-minute shopping and a return to Amazon.

And even better news: I DO have hot water! Yes, it took a minute or so to go from freezing cold to warm to hot, but ... Phew! 

And how's YOUR day going, friends? How was your Christmas time? 

Doing anything special for New Year's? 

#RooksRocks #Laughing #NewYear 2026

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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And so the holidays march on, right, friends? 

Christmas 2025 is now in the history books. 
🤗We took pictures of everyone we hung out with.
🤗We took pride in how our Christmas dinners turned out.
🤗We laughed, sang, opened gifts, and we vowed to stay in touch in 2026!

Phew!

So how was your Christmas, if you celebrated that holiday?

❓Did you travel to someone's house for the celebration?
❓Did all your family come to YOUR house? 
❓Was it the best gathering ever?

Now, of course, we have to find some energy for New Year's Eve, something we all celebrate around this small blue planet we live on!

And thanks to Jagdish. F. for this silly meme, hopefully one that gets us all laughing!

➡️ 𝐎𝐇 𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐒! 𝐈 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋, 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍'𝐒 𝐔𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍'𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘.

#RooksRocks #Laughing #Christmas2025

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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Leadership Communication Coach | I coach senior professionals to speak and present with confidence

Achoo!

Achoo!

AHHHH CHOOOOO! 

Darn! Something hit me hard this morning; I think I used up a half box of tissues! Phew! 🤧

Thank goodness for allergy meds that usually work in just a few minutes! 

We're expecting a nice-enough day weather-wise today, then tomorrow rain, then maybe snow ... oh well. It IS winter ...

Tomorrow a friend will drive me to the oral surgeon for my first checkup since the surgery a few weeks ago. Luckily, everything seems to be working well. The surgeon's office is on the other side of the Bourne Bridge, and I really don't like driving over it, so ... great friend that she is, she helps me out with this!

And thanks to another great friend and a woman of many talents, Sharla Taylor, for this silly meme! 

And how's YOUR day going, friends?  

#RooksRocks #Laughing #jokes

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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Coaching ambitious executives and professionals to land ideal opportunities through strategic differentiation and interview excellence. Career Coach, Resume & LinkedIn Profile Writer, Networking & Interview Coach

My, my, my. 

How the days do fly!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 ... 

We're expecting a decent-enough day weather-wise today, so I'll be off a little later finishing a bit of shopping (groceries, mostly) while I can. 

Hard to believe it's almost the new year, isn't it? And for those of us who were born many years ago ... looking back all that way is amazing! 

One thing that I'm delighted about is not feeling compelled to travel during this time, especially when I see all the issues surrounding flying, driving, and even taking a train! 

My daughters all live far away, but these days, that's the beauty of Zoom or any other visual mode of connecting, at least for me. 

What are your plans for these next few days as 2025 comes to an end and 2026 knocks on the door?

Meanwhile, for those celebrating Christmas ... 

#RooksRocks #Laughing #Christmas2025

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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Well, here it is ... the second-to-last day of 2025.

We all know the year flew by.
We've seen others' posts about this.
We know that 2026 will likely fly by, too!

Meanwhile, we'll enjoy -- if we can -- these last two days of December 2025.

Hopefully staying warm if we live in the northern areas.
Hopefully saying cool if we live in the southern zones. 

All in all -- hopefully having a wonderful last two days of the year.

Are you with me on all this, friends? 

#RooksRocks #Laughing #NewYear2026

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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🔔𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 "𝐚𝐥𝐥" 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

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Ah, so ... it is NOT Friday, but it IS 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲!

I don't know about you, friends, but this past week was truly weird in terms of what day each day was! So on Friday I posted something "ordinary," forgetting that it was Friday ... and that meant FRIDAY FUNDAY!

Luckily, Saturday is also a fun day, so ...  

Now, if you still want even more fun, remember to check out the Friday Funster group's offerings: Britt Crawford, Chris Lenz, David Reed, Jeremy Ben-Israel, Richard R., and Steve Elliott -- to add to your fun?

And for even more fun every day: Nicky Mee, Noel Keane, and Julian Torrez! 

➡️𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!

Now remember, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 12-𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐤, so be sure to check all of them out -- and do tell: 

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? 

#RooksRocks #FridayFunday #Laughter

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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Friday Funday 12 27 25

And so it goes ... the year 2025 is nearly in the history books.

I wonder how future generations will see this year ... as good? Great? Awful?

I think for many of us, the new year can't come quickly enough.

We need the mindset of a fresh start.
👍🏽New actions.
👍🏽New thoughts.
👍🏽New positive results.

Of course, we can also look back at 2025 and see what went well, what ideas proved worth having, what choices turned out even better than we'd hope.

For me, it's simple:

✔️Keep walking as many miles as humanly possible, allowing for the winter weather that might interrupt that.
✔️Keep interacting here on LI with so many amazing folks who show me ideas and actions I might never have known about without them.
✔️Keep looking for and finding the positives in every day I'm privileged to live, to smile, to laugh, to help others.

How about YOU, friends? What are YOUR thoughts about this new year we're all facing today, the one a few have already celebrated?

#RooksRocks #Laughing #NewYear2026

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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Same Facts, Different Feelings: The Framing Effect in Hospitality

How many of us realize how powerful our words can be? Do we even think of what the results might be if we change things up a little bit? Add a word? Delete one? 

🟦 Dr. Melissa Keynote Speaker, Human Potential Alchemist, constantly challenges us to reflect on how well we communicate, how well our brain picks up signals we might not have expected, and how well we can make small changes that sometimes offer huge results! 

I value your thoughts about this, friends -- and you might want to sign up for her weekly message as I did a long time back.

#RooksRocks #Communication 

💖As always, let's 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 while we can!

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