On Sunday, a new tradition was launched; monthly family potluck dinners at our house. Each month will have a different theme. An Italian feast was first, a soup & stew dinner is next. March will be an Irish celebration and, well, you get the idea. It’s been...
When I left for work Tuesday morning, it was -6 degrees with a windchill of -35. It was C-O-L-D! I was not. Today, I am thankful for the warm comforts I enjoy. The heat in my home came up as scheduled. The shower steamed with hot water. Fresh brewed coffee was...
Authors Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11), Dan Britton and Jimmy Page collaborated and published a book two years ago titled One Word. They challenged readers to condense their purpose or goals to, you guessed it, one word. Forget resolutions and just focus on a one word...
Throughout the week, I felt that I should write something about Nelson Mandela. But, what? Today, the reader in me is thankful to learn that Mandela was inspired by a book. During Mandela’s years in prison, a copy of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...
Thanksgiving Day is a noun. It’s a national holiday commemorating a three day feast, enjoyed by the Pilgrims and their Native American Wampanoag allies, to celebrate the Pilgrims’ first successful corn harvest in November, 1621. The Pilgrims provided...
I recently came across this quote on Pinterest: I am a runner because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far. I have always wanted to be a runner. I had this vision in my mind of a fleet-footed, thinner, younger version of myself, gracefully running...
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.