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We are in the midst of summer; the days are warm and humid in Wisconsin. We just had a streak of 3 weeks where I stayed in the house and enjoyed the air conditioning. It was too hot for me to enjoy outdoors. I don’t want to waste a day. It is time for me to adapt and make the ... Read MoreRead More

Are we free?  Free to live our life how we choose. Maybe. On July 4th we as citizens of the United States celebrate our independence from England.  As I watched the exploding, dazzling fireworks, I never gave my rights, responsibilities and opportunities as a us citizen a thought.  I take those for granted even as they influence every day of my ... Read MoreRead More

Some business owners hunt for their next sale while others grow from within. Deep down I am a farmer. I love to nurture relationships, to grow the business organically. Just look at my garden. I love perennials, plants that come back year after year. I love color; my garden is full of deep reds, purples and yellow. Once the snow ... Read MoreRead More

No this isn’t about sex. It’s about facing the unknown and doing something new. I just read Richard Branson’s book “Losing my virginity, how I survived, had fun and made a fortune doing business my way”. For those who don’t know of Sir Richard Branson, he is a flamboyant philanthropic British businessman that has created and promoted the virgin brand for ... Read MoreRead More

My husband, Steve, made Mac n Cheese recently. Not an everyday meal in our house. When he checked the expiration date, he was shocked.  The date was 2015! It had been in our pantry for 3 years. That discovery sent me to the medicine cabinet to check the over the counter medicines. Another shock – I threw out all but ... Read MoreRead More

Are you lucky? Maybe luck in just being prepared and watching for opportunities.  During a very challenging time of my life, I depended on a 50/50 chance – a 50% chance of good luck. It provided hope. As my life settled down, I realized that good luck or bad luck was completely a matter of perspective. If you wait long enough ... Read MoreRead More

Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of romance and happiness to mind.  Romance at work is usually discouraged but happiness can be a real thing in the workplace. While reading the “The Art of Happiness at Work” it revealed a few secrets. The most obvious one was attitude. The attitude we choose – yes, we choose – can bring us happiness or ... Read MoreRead More

There’s an old African proverb that says “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”  This was the theme at James, my son, and Lauren’s wedding last month. It was held in the shadow of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. I was amazed at the passionate support expressed from family and friends. ... Read MoreRead More

Beneath the stress and chaos of the holiday season you can find the magic. This is a time to rejoice and attend to matters of the heart.  Take time to discover and absorb the magic. It could be as simple as a child’s smile, the gentle touch of a grandparent, the laughter of your friends or the love of the ... Read MoreRead More

I struggle with change. Change just takes time, sometimes more time and energy than I care to put forth. When things aren’t working I need to stop, take a step back, assess the situation, search deep inside to discover what I am trying to achieve and then make an intentional choice. Holidays are a test for me. Download NewsletterRead More

The cool breeze is bringing in the crispness of fall, a new season.  As the hours of sunlight shrink the leaves start changing colors and falling.  The smell of fall is in the air.  Change is coming.  As fall is creeping in I am preparing my gardens for the next season.  Cutting down the flowers that have finished blooming, splitting ... Read MoreRead More

My rhythm of life is changing. School is open and I need to slow down when I pass the two schools on my way to work. In addition, football season is upon us. Living in Green Bay, football is as essential as the air we breathe. These things happen every fall. The weather affects the rhythm of my life. The ... Read MoreRead More