Sharing a Cup of Coffee

Good morning.

Today, I’m sharing a little insight about my boys… and a small confession.

My “in-house” consultants happen to be my two sons…even though they don’t actually live in-the-house. Both are in college. Both are well on their way to establishing their own careers. But they still make time for me.

My older son (who is nothing short of a genius when it comes to innovation) created this website and continues to provide invaluable, professional counsel. The office of editor-in-chief (a title I’ve given without him knowing!) is occupied by my younger son who is a wonderful writer and even better adviser.

I am enormously thankful to both boys for their contributions to MWT. Without my sons, I would not have launched my original blog or this new website. Period. I appreciate their technical and moral support.

They are wonderful sons, remarkable young men, and ideal business consultants.

 

Confession: My written voice is as prolific as my spoken one.

When I was a little girl, a family member informed me that if I had duct tape over my mouth, I would find a way to talk through my ears. Same with writing, if my hands were tied behind my back, I would find a way to type with my nose.

I was lucky enough to find a fantastic writing course in the fall of 2013 at a local university in the city. I had an amazing teacher. I looked forward to every class. My teacher taught us a foolproof method of solving writer’s block. Since then, the words flood onto the paper. So watch out.

Remember I mentioned a private blog a few years back?

Well, my ‘editor’ gave me sage advice before my first day of writing:

“Keep the length of your posts short enough to read while drinking a cup of coffee.”

Unfortunately, I took that advice to mean a Venti (the 24 ounce cup at Starbucks), or perhaps the Trenta (31) – but certainly not the demi-tasse.

After reading my blog, my younger son would text and simply say, “That was a pot of coffee.”

My request… please sip your coffee (no matter how large or small) very slowly as you read.

 

Enough introductory background information.

Tomorrow, Parenting is the topic.

You’ll learn how powerful quotes can be used in parenting your own children.