The Refrigerator Door Is Open

The story, The Refrigerator Door is Open, was created by Sherry Watts to help reader’s examine their approach to problem solving. Sherry draws from her experiences as a counselor, mother, and friend. The story demonstrates how four different people respond to the same problem.

When the Body friends are awakened by a beeping sound in the house, each friend has their own way of finding a solution to ending the annoying beep.
Each person has the ability to solve any problem that comes into their life. All too often people will not see their need to get involved in creating a solution.

The Refrigerator Door is Open, can serve as an eye-opener for improved problem solving. Families, individuals, and organizations will be able to identify the hindrances to solving problems quickly.

“The Beep” - There is a Problem
“No ‘I’ in Team” - Search for a Competent Leader
“We Need Help” - Solve This Problem
“Eye Spy the Beep” - Problem Identified
“No More Beep” - Problem Solved