About Me

I am interested in how people communicate and relate to one another. I am a mentor, a muse, a friend, a teacher, and a retired consultant and lawyer. I train people to write with clarity, organization, and humanity.

Pocoyo

Pocoyo is a four-year-old  charmer who has gathered a crew of friends to explore his world: Pato, his duck, Loula, his dog, Ellie, his elephant, and Sleeping Bird, Little Bird, Egg, and Octopus (you can guess). There are newer characters also: s...

The Crow in Myth

The Crow is often considered an omen of death in North America, but is honored and appreciated in other worlds and times. Photo by HazardFreak at www.deviantart.com/view/14679684/    

Caillou, for children

Caillou is a four-year old boy who is fun and cheerful and full of play and good lessons for others. His little sister Rosie is a challenge but fun to play with. Grandma plays a big role in their lives. And Mom is special--so is Dad. Canadian, eh?&nbs...

The Crow Suite - Art

One in a series of lenses about crows. See the table of contents to this group at http://www.squidoo.com/crow6

Better Legal Writing Is Plain and Simple

  Legal language resources are available to you, so there is no excuse for being a lousy writer. Cheryl Stephens identifies these resources: many blawgs (legal blogs) by qualified legal writing instructors, relevant lenses, and where to go to ge...

Success Skills: Positivity

An important key to success is positivity -- the quality of being confident, optimistic, and cooperative. This is a personal attribute that can be enhanced and strengthened by your own efforts. You can also learn optimism and happiness. In psychology...

How to Choose an Attorney

When you need a lawyer, how do you find one? Here are links to information on how to choose a lawyer. Also a few attorneys who can help you with both: * information on their area of law that will give you a basis for making your decisions, and * a...

Curious George

You can watch segments on YouTube and find activities and ideas to explore.

Plain Language aka Plain English

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Plain Language From the Plain Language Wizard at plainlanguage.com, who brought you the very first Internet resources on plain language, the lens that tells all! Directions to the people, the books, the blog...

Plain Language Resources on Squidoo

These links should make it easier for you to find the information you need on clear and simple writing for a public audience.

Success Skills: Resilience

What Is Resiliency? It is the irrepressible liveliness and good spirit which is a key aspect of leadership and career and personal success.   Resilience is the innate human power to heal, regenerate and grow. It is that extra measure of attit...

Legal Writing Blawgs

A Festival of Blawgs (Legal Blogs) Read the prominent legal writing commentators here, easily and all at once.

The Crow Suite - Decoration

For your own space, or gifts for others

The Crow Suite - Wearables

   The crow appears in art and myth around the world. Somehow crows retain mystery and allure despite the disapproval also expressed about them. In fact, "to crow" is to express pleasure! So wear the Crow and declare yourself.

Creativity and Innovation

The old ways won't work anymore. This crisis is an opportunity for those who have new ideas. The ability to innovate will determine the successful companies in the next decade. This lens explores the resources and ideas about creativity as it ...

Legalese

  Legalese = Lawyers' Jargon Any other acts whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of the Party affected, then the Party so affected shall upon giving prior written notice to the other be excused from such performance to the extent that such c...

The Crow Suite - Literature

Some suggestions for heavy reading; check the mythology of crows too.

The Crow Suite - Science

This lens is one of a series covering the history of crows in arts, culture, mythology, and merchandise!

PlainLanguageDotCom

  Good writing is: clear simple human  

Success Skills: A Workshop

  Success requires talents, abilities, interpersonal skills, and professional knowledge or skills or both. Most of these can be learned. Use the related lenses to advance your knowledge and skills. Below you will also find other resources (...

Cheryl Stephens

If your writing is convoluted or stuffy, you need to get to know this woman. She can save you!

Mentor Muse

    Like every other person, I believe I have lots of knowledge to share with you and ideas to inspire you. Here are the directions to it.

The Crow Suite - Chunky Books

Artists create book pages in collaborative projects. The Crow is inspirational.