Recently, Kerri and I lost a friend and former colleague. Ryan was a dear and gentle person, always kind and incredibly helpful. He was also 10 months younger than I am. Naturally, this has me thinking about the legacies we … Read More
Between Quinn and the general effects of wintertime, our backyard takes a beating. In an effort to repair that, Joe recently put out some grass seed. I happened to notice one of the spots close to our deck and started … 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
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
I have a dear friend who loves wintertime. She enjoys warm blankets, hot beverages and snuggling with loved ones into a near hibernation state. While I don’t exactly feel the same way, I certainly understand the value of winter. It’s … 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