Well, I spent the last two hours trying to figure out what I wanted to write about in this week’s blog, and I’m not any closer to knowing the answer than I was when I first sat down in front of the computer. That doesn’t happen often. I usually have a schedule laid out at…
Hello summer! So long spring. It’s time to take one last look at our spring bucket lists and then jump into summer. Spring bucket list Did you get everything done you wanted to this spring? Mother Nature pretty well skipped over spring in my neck of the woods, but for the most part I plowed…
You knew it was coming! After a week in Mexico, I’m going to inundate you with photos. After all, a photo is worth a thousand words, right? And there is no way to put into words all of the things I am grateful for this month. My heart is full. From the first cup of…
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.” ~Girls on the Run Saturday was another incredible Girls on the Run 5k celebration. While I was not an official running buddy this year, I had the pleasure of running side-by-side with my granddaughter Kanyen. We…
I’ve been thinking about retirement a lot lately. Several of my coworkers recently retired after decades of service, and one of my own employees will be joining them at the end of this month. Some of them were excited, some were nervous. In truth, they were probably all a little of both. It has me…
We’re another month into spring, the season of new life and new beginnings. It is also time for our second spring bucket list update. So here goes… Health & fitness 1. Download a 10k training schedule and get started. I downloaded this 10k training schedule from Hal Higdon, and it turns out official training won’t…
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about…
I am a woman of few words. That might be a strange way for a writer to describe herself. I mean I’ve been publishing a weekly blog for more than three years now, and I’ve worked as a communication professional for 30. However, as you may have noticed, I usually get straight to the point….
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ve no doubt run into this disclaimer, “I am not an expert, but I Googled it.” I’m a big fan of Googling. I can’t help myself. After all, if it’s on the internet, it must be true, right? And even if it’s not true, it’s likely…
What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” ~Henry David Thoreau Yesterday was Earth Day, or International Mother Earth Day, as it is known in some parts of the world. Whatever you choose to call it, this annual event is an important time to check in…
