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Coffee to Go
People fascinate me. I love to observe candid snapshots of their lives. Whether I am sitting on a park bench watching children play tag,...
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May 19, 20234 min read
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The Routine of Dying
It's a very personal and cathartic blog this week as I struggle to make sense of recent events in the life of my family. Our new life...
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May 8, 20234 min read
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Old Portraits
This week I had a meeting with a colleague to discuss progress on a project. Our prospective offices were so far apart, that I suggested...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Caring is a Chronic Illness
Ten years ago I began teaching Advanced Social Work Practice as an adjunct professor. Despite my juggling of too many irons, I really...
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Apr 9, 20235 min read
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Cloud Animals Make Me Smile
Yesterday I needed a break. I had been working on multiple projects, one of which required creation of specific policies and procedures...
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Mar 30, 20233 min read
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Learning to Lean
Two years ago, I wrote a few blog posts on Learning to Lead, pertaining to leadership styles and the importance of developing yourself to...
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Mar 22, 20234 min read
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SOCIAL MEDICINE
At the end of February, I attended the Alabama Conference on Social Work in Orange Beach Alabama. I am on the board so I might be biased,...
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Mar 15, 20234 min read
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We Appreciate Your Patience
How many times have you heard this line? "All available operators are busy helping other customers. We will be with you as soon as...
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Mar 8, 20234 min read
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Good With Color
Growing up a middle child and the only girl (until I was almost 13 and my darling sister was born) I developed a competitive streak with...
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Mar 3, 20235 min read
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The Thought that Counts
Share one of the best gifts you've ever received. It was 15 years ago. My husband and I had been married for one year. Our first...
writeramcclintock
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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The Borg
OK. I'll admit it. I am a Trekker! And I do mean an old school fan: A James Tiberius Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy kind of fan. The...
writeramcclintock
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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Coming Up for Air
I cannot believe how the time has flown. As I look back at my last post, I am both amazed and dismayed that it has been a year and a half...
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Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Strawberry Pillows
What is your favorite dessert? Mine is the fantastic strawberry pillow.: a buttery croissant filled with pastry cream, fresh strawberries...
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Jun 27, 20214 min read
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Mental Health Day
What is a Mental Health Day? For me it is the day I recommit to myself. I haven't posted in a few weeks now and I really miss the...
writeramcclintock
Jun 21, 20215 min read
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Finding Self Esteem
Twenty-Twenty-One. New year. New adventures. New opportunities for Development and Growth. At 59, I decided to complete my life circle...
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Apr 29, 20214 min read
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Adapting to Change
A few weeks ago, I started a series on Leadership. Initially focusing on poor leadership (the traits that lead to staff turnover and...
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Apr 21, 20214 min read
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Being Aware
You know the old adage often used when describing a person hiding from the truth? You might call them an ostrich. Because we all know...
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Apr 5, 20215 min read
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Learning to Lead (part 2)
Look at the picture above. Who is the leader of that group? Why do you think so? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts about...
writeramcclintock
Mar 29, 20214 min read
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Learning to Lead
The raven haired five year old sat defiantly, arms crossed tightly across her chest, as she spied her mother coming through the office...
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Mar 23, 20215 min read
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A Thought for a Monday: True Strength
I heard a song today on my way to the office. The lyrics captivated me and started one of those thought-themes in my brain. Truth be...
writeramcclintock
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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