Author Archives: Deb Cote

Rabbit Rabbit

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Deb Cote

One of my college roommates, a super sweet, laid back southerner from Tennessee, was the queen of superstition. Laura knew them all. And she believed them all. Don’t step on cracks on the sidewalk. Only pick up a penny if … Continue reading →

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Sleeping on the Right Side of the Bed and Other Lessons Learned

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Deb Cote

Lessons are learned on projects throughout their lifecycle, and we encourage people to document them as they occur, otherwise they will be forgotten. Lessons are also learned in life, and in trying to capture some lessons before they’re lost, I’m … Continue reading →

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What If They Don’t Have Mouths?

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Deb Cote

Big news last week. Huge. Epic. (not that Epic) Out of this world. Or at least out of our solar system. Astronomers discovered another solar system with seven planets the size of Earth, three of which could sustain life due … Continue reading →

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The Best Part of Autumn

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Deb Cote

September always seems like a fresh start, more so than January. Students are heading back to school. The leaves are beginning to change color, fall, and start a new life cycle. Partners and DFCI begin their new fiscal year. But … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Jobs – If You Know About Them

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Deb Cote

Every year, Parade publishes What People Earn. This annual report is presented simply as photos of individuals and underneath each: their location, name, age, title (and sometimes organization), and their annual salary. I find the issue intriguing for a number … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Deb Cote

I don’t have children and it’s been more than a few years since I wrote a Christmas letter to Santa, but I thought it was as good a time as any to (e)mail my wish list to the big man … Continue reading →

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“The ONE thing I didn’t want to happen… is happening!”

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Deb Cote

Do you have an albatross? That task you don’t want to do, conversation you don’t want to have, meeting you don’t want to run? How do you handle it? Grab it by the horns, ask someone else to do it, … Continue reading →

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My Sister is Weird

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Deb Cote

My sister looks at the world through a different lens than most. After spending time with her last month, I was reminded of her… quirkiness. She flew in from Washington, DC, and we took my mother away to an inn … Continue reading →

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Can You Think on Your Feet?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Deb Cote

If you haven’t seen this weather video, take a look. Warning: Swallow any food or drink in your mouth before viewing. It is HILARIOUS. Weatherman Cory McCloskey from Fox10 News Phoenix recently faced a computer weather map malfunction and handled … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Winter

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Deb Cote

The snowflakes on the recent weather forecast almost set me back. I don’t like winter because of the cold. I’m okay with it until December 26. Then I’m ready for spring. Each year I wish it away. However, the passing … Continue reading →

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