The last few days have been filled with stories of the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush in the wake of her passing. Amidst the tales has been a common theme: a theme of unconditional and unwavering love for […]
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As the Storms Move In, We Should ALL Adjust Our Sails – Permanently
As I sit here writing this week, I am shaken by the tragedy that has presented itself in our world. In just 2 weeks’ time, I have watched two dear friends bury a parent, I have donated diapers and a […]
So Much Noise In My Head…It’s Time to Play “Keep or Throw”
Not sure if you noticed or not, but I failed to get a blog post out last Sunday. I assure you, it was not for a lack of material from the week’s activities. Actually, it was too much material. So […]
I Am Not Wonder Woman…Who Knew?
Boy, has it been a week! I am pretty sure that, somehow, I managed to cram three weeks into one. And along the way, I was happy, peaceful, optimistic and relaxed, right? Ha! (insert eyeroll from my husband as he […]
A Surprise Extension of My Tribe
Happy Palm Sunday! I am just returning from a short weekend for my daughter’s Parents’ Weekend festivities at Texas A&M. An added bonus was that my son, who graduated from the same university, decided to drive in as well so […]
Friends Forever…One of Our Most Basic Needs
One of the really cool things that happens when you live a life with eyes wide open is that you notice “the little things” that make a difference in your world. And sometimes, especially when you write a weekly blog, […]
What Do I Have to Offer?
It has been a very busy week. It has been a frustrating week. It has been a rewarding week. Sound familiar? Especially during the holiday time, I think the above sentiments are pretty common for my SHE friends, sometimes even […]
Make Friends First… A Novel Concept in Interesting Times
Just last week, I held the last Women in Business (WIB) event of 2016. Why is that significant? It rounded out 10 years of a WIB Program that I founded and have had the distinct privilege to grow and coordinate […]
It Was Such a Hard Goodbye
Just over 10 years ago, I met this really amazing guy. I think you can tell a lot about a guy by watching his interaction with his pet. Well, he “had me at hello” when I met his two furry […]
Are You Immune to Pink? A Dedication to My SHE-vivor Friends
It is October – a month known for it’s ghouls and goblins, the best college football games in the season and, these days, it seems to be a Pink-out just about everywhere you go. Do you even notice anymore? I […]