“I could do worse than become my own grandma, or anyone of the strong women who raised us. Our strengths emerged from theirs; we build on their heritage and transform their resilience and competence into our own.” WisdomGrowing UpStrengthTraditionAgingGrandmotherHeritageRaising ChildrenStrength Of Character Author:Regina Barreca
“Board members, officers, executives, directors, managers, client service experts and geniuses: We, the consumers, want you to succeed. We dearly want to believe you know what you’re doing — and that you care about our respect and appreciation. It doesn’t take much to make us feel both looked after and loyal. But it doesn’t take much to make us feel like fools, either, and we’re less afraid to talk about it.” HumorTruthEgoRespectConsumerismCostumer Loyalty Author:Regina Barreca
“Most folks with a terrific sense of humor know that loneliness, anxiety, depression and comedy share a basement apartment in a sketchy neighborhood.” HumorComedyLonelinessDepressionAnxietyLaughter Author:Regina Barreca
“The problem probably started when I refused to call the process of purchasing the device an “upgrade.” When I buy a new roll of toilet paper, I do not refer to it as “upgrading” my toilet paper even if, for some uncanny reason, the new roll is slightly better than the previous one.” HumorAppleIphonesOut With The Old In With The NewUpgrades Author:Regina Barreca
“Now it’s as if buying a new phone is like winning some kind of contest. I felt as if I were in a bidding war for the color I wanted, not that I actually care, because I’ll get a case to prevent the thing from shattering the first time it falls out of my bra strap.” HumorColorPurchasingIphonesUpgradesBidding War Author:Regina Barreca