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
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
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
If we have had any personal interaction in the last few months, you probably know about the biggest news the Corona home has had in ages… our puppy, Quinn! Very unexpectedly and quite suddenly, we lost our beautiful girl Dari, … Read More
Last week, one of my dearest friends wound up in the hospital. The circumstances that took her there were scary and indicated a potentially life-threatening condition. She was in ICU for several days, during which there were numerous hospital staff … Read More
It’s always a little bittersweet when a coaching assignment ends. On one hand, we are excited that the person we have been coaching has incorporated their new skills and is ready to fly solo. On the other, we have developed … Read More
Sixteen years ago, my husband and I headed to the Oregon coast to get a Chocolate Lab puppy. We were able to select from two options, each completely adorable, but with distinctly different personalities. One of the puppies took my … Read More