When my children were young, one of their favorite books was, “Ming Lo Moves The Mountain”, by Arnold Lobel. In the story, Ming Lo and …
Brave
Brave /brav/ Verb endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear. My granddaughter’s school hosts a 5K fundraiser every year. She decided this …
Balance, Boundaries & Burnout
Recently I happened upon a show with one of those jugglers that managed to keep six, seven, eight, nine balls in the air. He juggled …
Perspective
The air was brisk and the climb was steep. They are experienced hikers, and welcomed the opportunity to drink in the sights and sounds of …
The Tradition of Gratitude
As we wind up a year of unprecedented uncertainty, I’ve clung to the comfort found in tradition. Tradition brings us together, albeit this year virtually, …
Live Out Loud
“Live out loud!” is a popular saying thrown around like verbal confetti. But what exactly does it mean? According to pop culture, it means living …
The Beauty of Broken
Friends were coming for dinner. I enjoy entertaining so I went about my preparations, humming as I went along. The afternoon flowed smoothly, but anyone …
Life and Legacy
The unexpected passing of a dear friend prompted a serious discussion about legacy. While Ottie was no stranger to missteps or hardship, he’d consistently approached …
Attracting and Maintaining Quality Employees
Ask any business owner about the ongoing challenges in owning a business, and I guarantee, finding good employees tops the list. Let’s face it, finding …
The Call to Connectedness
He stood tall & erect. A classic, older gentleman whose eyes seemed to pierce right through you with an air of authority that could almost …
Facing Fear Factors
If you are a practice or business-owner pondering the difficult decisions on how to move forward since Covid-19, it is imperative to make sound, rational …
Squad Goals
Sometime around 2015, a phrase emerged throughout pop culture. “Squad Goals” went viral and took over all mainstream social media outlets. It spawned a myriad …
Enough
We are all on a journey. What is your desired destination? What fuels you to go to work every day? Bills? You’ve got to …