Back in March, I had a lovely woman approach me after training and ask if I remembered who she was. She looked familiar, but I couldn’t quite place her. She indicated she had been in a manager training that I … Read More
I have always envied people who can sleep anywhere. Whether on a plane or just on the sofa, they can fall asleep easily and enjoy good rest. This is not the case for me… I am a fussy sleeper; conditions … Read More
A little after one am on January 4, 2020, our puppy Quinn needed to have one final trip outside before heading to bed. As I settled under the covers, Joe called for help. The intensity of his voice indicated I … Read More
Imagine this… it’s noon and you realize you have been sitting on your sofa, slumped over your laptop for several hours. You have been so busy working on a priority project that you haven’t gotten up even once. No time … Read More
Over the weekend, we did our first bit of spring yardwork. While weeding, I was struck by how good our soil is; dark, rich earth, with lots of worms and other happy creatures. It is the perfect environment for lovely … Read More
We can all agree this is an unprecedented time. An illness we have little true understanding of has completely changed the way we currently live and interact. People are stressed, fearful and uncertain. While all of those things are true, … Read More
One of the more interesting things about social media has been the rise of the “influencer.” These people have developed some level of relationship with their subscribers (or “followers”) and are seen as experts on a variety of topics. This … Read More
A while ago, a friend shared a story about something that had happened to her. It was a negative event, one that left her feeling bad about herself and unable to see her own value. As she finished recounting the … Read More
A blogger I follow recently shared a post with several different fall outfit ideas. As this was a new kind of offering for her, I scrolled down to the comments to read what people thought of this effort. I was … Read More
Over the weekend, Kerri and I took a class in making sourdough bread. As someone who loves sourdough, it was exciting to see the steps and learn more about what makes this bread so special. One of the most interesting … Read More