Hello All, Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! And for tomorrow – Happy Kwanzaa! It is truly a special time of the year. I know each of us has special traditions, that includes their favorite Christmas/holiday movie that must be watched every year. Mine is Elf! (And check that out! I underlined! Thank goodness for the King of the Blog!) I especially love the Elf Rules that are taught in school: * Treat every day like Christmas. * There’s room for everyone on the Nice List. * The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Think of what our world would be like if we followed…

Hello All, I am sending this edition of Phyl Phacts out a day early. I will explain why in a minute. All of you know me, so you know I love quotes. The title of this edition starts with the first four words of one of my favorite quotes (Bob will tell you I have about a million favorite quotes!): “The most irresistible beauty is the radiant glow from a kind and gentle heart.” – Richelle E. Goodrich (American novelist and poet) This quote always reminds me of this time of year, when you witness kindness and gentleness in so many ways. And it is especially poignant because Friday the…

This is a special time of year to celebrate! No matter what religious or spiritual path you travel, this time of year is filled with wonder, joy, magic and love.  It is a time of giving and receiving gifts – gifts that expand your vision, gifts that extend your touch, gifts that help you grow (personally and professionally), and gifts that embrace life and love. Though I know this is a love letter to healthcare, you can easily translate these scenarios into your own profession! No matter what role you fill or what industry you work within, you impact the lives of others each and every day using the gift…

Hello All, It seems like I blinked and it became December! My little mom always said that as you got older, time went by faster. She is 100% correct! There are many thoughts about why this occurs. It is related to the slowing of our metabolism (though I wish mine would speed up if a few pounds disappeared!). It is related to the amount of “perceptual information” we absorb. It is because we had no sense of time when we were young. (I could not have told you years and years ago how long a school “year” was…..but I knew when holidays and summers were coming!) Perhaps it is because…