Thank you Thursday, #100HappyDays edition

On April 1st, I started the #100HappyDays challenge, posting a daily photo on Instagram of something that made me feel happy. The point is to notice the little things in everyday life that make us happy. My first two posts were a picture of my cruiser on a nearby bike...

Thank you Thursday, Water Cooler Edition

Well, it wasn’t actually a water cooler.  But it was a quick conversation in a break area at work . . . Everyone, at one time or another, feels worn out.  It might be an unusually stressful period as you try to overcome high hurdles along the path to a goal....

Thank you Thursday, Inspired by #BanBossy

It’s interesting how much ruckus the #BanBossy movement has stirred up. To me, it’s very simple.  #BanBossy is not about encouraging or tolerating bossy behavior in little girls (or boys). It is not about equating bossyness with leadership (actually, the...

Thank you Thursday; There’s No Place Like Home

I have rarely had to travel for work.  In fact, I can probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve traveled for work in the last five years (until this past November!). In 2014, however, I’ve hit the road every other week, flying to Tampa on Monday...

Thank you Thursday, Valentine’s edition

I love you. Three very easy words to say.  Three very difficult words to say. Today, I’m thankful for all the loving greetings that will be shared for Valentine’s Day. What might be possible if we treated everyday like Valentine’s Day?  Not the...

Thank you Thursday, Olympics edition

I love the Olympic Games. I particularly enjoy the personal stories of the athletes. Often, they have risen above some challenging life circumstance to reach this world stage. They may have overcome injury or illness or poverty.  They may have ignored naysayers and...