It’s funny how the universe works. I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately. There is so much anger, frustration and negativity these days that I find myself yearning for peace and calm and positive messaging. This led me to reflect on the year I...
Two summers ago, I had the privilege of spending time with a fifteen year old high school student who was born a girl, appeared to be a boy, but identified as non-binary gender. If that is confusing to you or if that makes you shake your head in disbelief or even...
Charlie the Tramp, written by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban; 50th anniversary edition released October 3, 2016 by Plough Publishing House. It’s always fun when a new book arrives from Plough Publishing. But imagine my surprise when I opened the...
A few days ago I shared some thoughts on grief with a friend who recently lost her father. One of the most important things I learned after my own Dad died was how personal grief is, so unique to each person. There is no set time when the mourning ends. There is no...
As I walked across a parking lot on Wednesday toward my doctor’s office, I noticed two people struggling to make that same walk. They appeared to be older, maybe in their mid-sixties. They were both overweight and walked a bit hunched over. I noticed that each...
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.