I don’t know how to play poker, but I am familiar with having a poker face. And according to Steve, I’m a lot worse at having one than I thought. We had a discussion this morning and his perception is that I express my shock about things both orally and facially. He claims when I am shocked I stand there with my mouth open, and that I am shocked too often, about too many things. I did let him know that I didn’t think I literally stood there with my mouth open and that if I felt something was not his typical behavior, it was appropriate to express my surprise. Guess not!
After running a few errands, which allowed me the time to cool off, I told Steve that for the next week, I will try to have a poker face and will not express my shock or surprise about anything he does or says unless he is about to walk out of the house without wearing pants or shorts.
We used to joke around when I would bite my tongue regarding something. I would stick out my tongue and show him the “hole” in it. Well, I think I may have a pierced tongue by the end of the week!
Wish me luck with this because I think I’m really going to need it!
You are a disruptor. The delivery of health care starts with you, continues because of you, and ends with you. Let's disrupt together to make the world better for family caregivers. 
Denise
Oh, my gosh, I don’t often wish to be a fly on the wall, but, this week, I would like to be a fly on your wall. Well, you’ll have to keep us posted. And, if you need our help, just let us know! (I love how you and Steve communicate; I just think it’s so awesome that you are both are upfront about what you need. Although, honestly, it’s easy for me to say as an objective observer.
) Have fun at the party tonight. Are you bringing anything???