A Manager’s Job Is To Love
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
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
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
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
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
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