Behind the plaid hat and beautiful blue eyes….

Why do I meet them? I don’t have that answer. Sometimes my gut warns me but I go anyway He has a spunky personality Full of life and energy Sold all that he owned 2 years ago Bought a truck and a camper Went to Oregon to ‘smoke weed and write poetry’ I leaned in …

Less than, more than

What we are inside comes out In the things we say In how we treat others In how we respond Ever wonder what it would be like if instead of treating someone like they were ‘less than’ when they were struggling, we helped them up to become ‘more than’ It’s truly the same amount of …

The most important Valentine….

I sent out 9 cards this year. Saving 1 card. At first I wasn’t certain who it should go to….. Then it came to me. Myself. What would I write to myself and seal up to be opened next year on Valentine’s Day? What would you write to yourself? It makes me smile that next …

What I wrote….

I purchased 10 blank Valentine’s Day cards this year. Tonight, I wrote in 9 of those. 3 to my children, 3 to my family, and 3 to some long time friends living far away. The last one is empty. I struggled over who to send it to. Then it came to me. Myself. A letter …

Folk music, dresses and jewelry

If you were to describe who you are You’re uniqueness What would it consist of? When we look at others, we remember not what was ordinary about them, but rather what was unique What touched us about who they are It is a very special and beautiful thing to be embraced Too many times, we …

Countdown to Valentine’s Day!!

Can you believe we have only 12 days remaining? Why do we love this day so much? Because it gives us a day to tell people we love them. A day where we can spread the love around and others embrace and accept it openly. They smile a bit more back at us even if …

It’s a love story

Your life is a love story All of our lives are What did we choose to love? Where did we love? Who did we love? As we reflect on this past year, can you answer those questions honestly? Admit to yourself where your love was spent? After all, it is indeed your love story. How …

Resolution is an action

Resolutions are actions They are actions you plan to take Notice the word ‘plan’ there? Notice the word ‘actions’ Those are the missing components in every failed launch Whether personally or professionally So do yourself and all of us a favor If you do not plan to take any actions or make a plan Don’t …

Grit

Being from the midwest, the term Grit reminds me of southern grits Recently spending time in NC, I consumed my fair share of this item. Grits can be Hard Grainy Tasteless Or, cooked properly, a completely different experience. Smooth Flavorful Mouth watering with anticipation in each spoonful How can this one item, Grits, take on …

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