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
I have a strong suspicion that most people have a few favorite ingredients they are always interested in finding new applications for. In my case, it’s passion fruit. Whether it’s on a menu or in a supermarket, I am overjoyed … Read More
I wasn’t one of those girls who ever dreamed about their perfect wedding, so when Joe and I finally decided to get married, I was pretty low-key about the whole experience. While I didn’t obsess over seating charts or reception … Read More
For the past 20 minutes, I have been trying to write a biography. As someone who is rarely at a loss for words (they aren’t always the right ones, but I have plenty) it’s unusual to just have nothing to … Read More
I recently read an article title about the step most people are missing when they use cleaning products. Having spent some time (in a job early in my career) learning how cleaners maximize chemical efficacy, I immediately knew the secret … Read More
I heard it before I could see it; the low, plaintive wail of a trombone. The shaky tune was familiar, but just unclear enough to name. Unaccustomed to hearing such a noise on a walk in my neighborhood, I moved … Read More
One of the best pieces of information I’ve ever received in a training had to do with providing feedback. The trainer, a highly experienced Project Manager, cautioned that we would all be well advised to describe only “what the camera … Read More
Like anyone else, I make mistakes. Some days, it feels like I make an awful lot of them. Many of them, I fix and move on with my life. Others leave me sad and self-critical. A recent mistake got me … Read More