by Cathy Miller | Apr 22, 2026
Each year, I update this post to honor and recognize Earth Day. This poor planet we live on struggles to survive from the pummeling it endures – most of it caused by humans. Earth Day is April 22. It focuses on the state of our planet and sustainability. I...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 7, 2026
Have you tackled self-publishing? If you have or plan to do your own formatting, you may have discovered the frustrating path to publication. Decisions about margins, alignment, typography, trim sizes, and other minutiae lead you to thoughts of strangling your...
by Cathy Miller | Dec 15, 2025
Do you feel like you could use some year-end relief? Usually, the end of a year fills us with hope for the new year, and for some, even excitement. But this year is tough. At least for me, and I am very blessed. The events of this year are overwhelming. Without...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 7, 2025
Did you know July 13 is Oxymoron Day? Me either. When I originally wrote this post in 2010, I had no idea that the term had its own day. Then again, someone seems to create a day for just about everything. What is an oxymoron and how does it apply to business writing...
by Cathy Miller | Jun 20, 2025
Few trolls would probably recognize the name Emily Post, nor would they care. But what about the rest of us? Do we retain a sliver of respect for the lessons learned from someone who became the definition of a civil society? It is easy to blame social media for the...