Sometimes, the misfortune of others serves to remind us of what we have to be thankful for, Yesterday, one of my sisters-in-law shared a post from a Caring Bridge blog. The author is the Mom of Hannah, a 14 year old girl fighting cancer. Hannah is the daughter and...
I am about to finish my third week of daily bike-riding. No fancy race bike, just my wonderful Townie. The first few nights were 3-4 miles. By the middle of the second week, I was regularly hitting 7-8 miles. Now, the target is at least 10 miles distance while picking...
It’s been a hot summer already. Six of seven days last week were above 90 degrees. And, of course, that’s when I decided to start bike riding every night! Today, I’m thankful for a break in the heat. Yesterday, the high was only 76 degrees, there...
It’s been quite the week in our family! While we were all looking forward to the birth of our new grandson at the end of July, he had other ideas and arrived on Sunday. Today, I am thankful for the healthy delivery of this beautiful baby boy, and the emergency...
The day before leaving for vacation, I had my annual mammogram. It was an early morning appointment; I was in and out in no time. No call-back. No ultra-sound follow-up. It was easy-peasy, actually! When I came home from vacation, there was a letter in the mail...
We’ve been on vacation the last few days, enjoying the beaches of Marco Island, Florida. Some of the things we saw and some of the people we met sparked ideas for posts I can’t wait to write! In the meantime, I encourage you to plan a summer vacation, if...
I always try to see the upside of life, filtering everything through my positive attitude. Whether dealing with everyday life or elevating emerging leaders, we can learn from the past, must live fully in the present and be ready for an exciting future. Join me on the journey.