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MAY 2018 – Losing My Virginity
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
APRIL 2018 – Expiration Dates
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
MARCH 2018 – Being Lucky
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
FEBRUARY 2018 – Finding the Happy Button at Work
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
JANUARY 2018 – If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
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
DECEMBER 2017 – Believe in Magic
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
NOVEMBER 2017 – Family and the Holidays
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
OCTOBER 2017 – The Incoming Breeze
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
SEPTEMBER 2017 – The Rhythm of Life
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
AUGUST 2017 – The Dog Days of Summer
I am worried about my dog, Cotton. As I write this, she is recovering from her second stroke this year. She is losing her balance and leaning to one side. It looked like she made a full recovery from the last stroke, but she was hit again. For now I do what I can for her and pray that she ... Read MoreRead More
JULY 2017 – Are You ‘Playing to Win’ or ‘Playing Not to Lose’?
Playing to win is about growth. You are strategic and proactive. You have a vision. You do your own thing. You focus on the next thing your customer wants, not what your competitors are doing. It requires one to boldly adapt to change and be innovative. It doesn’t matter if it is a person or a whole business. Download NewsletterRead More
JUNE 2017 – The Joy of a Thunderstorm
As I write this a storm is rolling in bringing with it rain, thunder and flashes of light. I love to stop and listen to a good strong rain pound against the rooftop. The lightning bolts sizzle through the air and the crashing of thunder demands our attention. As a child I was afraid of the noise, but my mom ... Read MoreRead More
