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I’m one of those people who always seems to have what I call “good luck within my bad luck.” I’ve run out of gas (within five feet of a gas station). I have flat tires (in my driveway). Recently, my car’s transmission died (in my garage). When I picked the repaired car up on a […]
Recently, I attended the October Entrepreneurial Women’s Network luncheon. The hilariously outrageous and very entertaining keynote speaker, Mikki Williams, had some great advice. Maybe it’s because of what I do for a living, or maybe it’s because I just adore baked goods, but Mikki’s “PIES” acronym struck a chord. She suggested we challenge ourselves daily […]
A few days ago, I went to a friend’s funeral. He died in one of those accidents that changes lives in an instant. 40 years old, a father of two teenagers, and someone with an incredible zest for life. This was a guy with motorcycles, a plane, and a thirst for speed. He was also […]
It’s an old question, often asked when trying to learn more about someone’s ancestors. Although not often heard in that context any longer, the question is relevant in another one: your team, your supporters, your raving fans, your posse. Call ’em what you want, but they’re the folks you surround yourself with, and who hopefully […]
My friend Amy loves to use the phrase, “Don’t get stale,” every time she tries something new and scary. She credits Mrs. Antonucci, a lady “of a certain age,” as they say in France, with giving her this advice a long time ago. Short and to the point, this advice is rock-solid. When her life […]
Are you trying to figure out what you’re meant to do with your life? What steps to take next? I recently participated in an activity in the South African bush that was a wonderful metaphor about this very dilemma. During Martha Beck’s STAR retreat at Londolozi , five of us were taken into the bush […]
