Telling It Like It Is…Wisely

I received an email the other day. Basically, the issue was this: how do I tell people about my accomplishments without coming across as arrogant, but also without selling myself short? It’s a great question, and a tricky balance, especially for women in the workplace who need to present themselves as qualified and competent, without … More Telling It Like It Is…Wisely

Exemplar: Mary Anning

Geek alert: this post may contain words that you cannot pronounce. Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger.  One thing that never appealed to me: science. Another thing that never appealed to me: getting dirty. Paleontologists deal with both, digging up fossils and trying to figure out where they fit into the world’s (ancient) history.  So … More Exemplar: Mary Anning

Old Money: In Their Own Words

It was Senior week at my small-city university when I asked a very dashing fellow classmate why he was heading to medical school in the Fall. After all, wasn’t that basically like starting school all over again? We had just finished 4 years as undergraduates! When I pressed him to find if there were any … More Old Money: In Their Own Words

Old Money, New Woman: Now on Audible

I’m pleased to announce the audiobook release of Old Money, New Woman: How To Manage Your Money and Your Life. The production of the audiobook took time: this was the biggest Old Money title thus far and the most linguistically demanding. Medical and scientific terms, as well as a few French phrases, took their toll … More Old Money, New Woman: Now on Audible

Old Money Makes the UpJourney

I was delighted to be included in an article that appeared yesterday on UpJourney. My thoughts on “Why Life is So Hard” appear HERE. (My comments are near the end of the article.) In other news, we’re currently visiting Valencia, Spain, which is a charming city with a rich, fascinating history. On this mission, Old … More Old Money Makes the UpJourney

Old Money: In Their Own Words

“I think a there’s a lot to be said for not getting everything you want in life. Disappointments, regrets, even failures are hardly things to aim for, but they do round a man out. God help the person who is successful at everything. They either have a huge lesson ahead of them or they haven’t … More Old Money: In Their Own Words