by Cathy Miller | Oct 20, 2014
Readers love word lists. Whether it’s words we overuse or those we wished we used more, we love to download and share our lists. Word lists are the espresso on our business communication menu. They are a quick shot of inspiration in a bland world. Word Lists...
by Cathy Miller | Jun 2, 2014
Do you love your blog? For many of us, blog writing is the perfect vehicle for being true to ourselves. Language is relaxed Posts are conversational We write like we talk While we revel in a less stringent form of writing, that last item may backfire. Blog writing can...
by Cathy Miller | Oct 27, 2013
At the risk of revealing how old I really am, today’s post employs help from Cousin Itt. Cousin Itt? Addams family? The TV show? Yes, I am old enough to remember the original. Then there is the bonus of Halloween being this week. Little Characters I was also...
by Cathy Miller | Oct 21, 2013
Do you hear the word statistics and yawn? This cousin to math can get a bad rap. Boring Meaningless Exaggerated That last point may be true. I’ve written more than one post regarding the danger of twisting statistics. I often share one of my favorite quotes....
by Cathy Miller | Sep 30, 2013
Do you hate armchair quarterbacks? Or maybe you are one? This is one of those times when the armchair quarterback knows what he’s talking about. I guess hindsight really is a good thing. Read the SlideShare story of the armchair quarterback’s advice to...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 26, 2013
Are we in danger of losing the skill of handwriting? Our fingers fly across letters to form our words on physical and onscreen keyboards. And schools debate the value of teaching handwriting. But, did you know handwriting helps you become a better writer? Yep, good...