Deep in the pandemic, many of us discovered new hobbies and interests. Whether it was banana or sourdough bread, fitness, or whatever else, we all found ourselves with time and the need to fill it. I personally discovered decluttering. Over … Read More
Every year, the King Arthur baking folks designate a recipe to be their official “recipe of the year.” For 2026, it’s their flaky puff pizza crust. Touted as being “shatteringly flaky,” it currently has over 250 reviews with an average … Read More
Earlier this week, I had an educational meeting with my hairstylist, Emily. We agreed I would bring my concerns, tools and products and she’d provide coaching. In preparation for our time together, I developed a list of five things to … Read More
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time to consider where we have been. Whether it be new thoughts, key takeaways, lessons learned, or just a “good word” this is the perfect opportunity to gather the … Read More
It would be great if life had a do-over button. You know, some kind of device that would provide an opportunity to have a “take two” on a situation and have a more successful outcome. Maybe you would work harder, … Read More
In my experience, most people have an uneasy relationship with failure. On one hand, they know that failure happens, but on the other, nobody wants to have it happen to them. Recently, I got a new baking cookbook. Baking is … Read More
September 22 is the official first day of fall and frankly, I am not ready. I love summertime. I love the warm temperatures, the slower pace, and all the delicious produce. Currently, my fellow humans are going mad for pumpkin … Read More
No offense to the month of March, but it tends to be a bit unremarkable as months go. Everyone is tired of winter and there are no gift giving or bank holidays to liven things up. A few years ago, … Read More
Humans tend to have a pretty complex relationship with change. Some changes we initiate and others we rail against, some we celebrate, while some threaten to undo us. Oddly, even though we all know that “the only constant is change,” … Read More
Recently, my sister Liz and I went to one of the large beauty stores. Our goal was to find a new foundation for her, so we immediately looked for a sales associate who could help. The associate was very kind … Read More