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 […]
Relationship Health
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 […]
Together SHE Stands…in Celebration and in Grief
One of the best outcomes of writing a weekly post is that I find myself, especially as the weekend approaches, living life “eyes wide open,” wondering what moment, what event, what person(s) will move me to write something that inspires. […]
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 […]
New Beginnings…Is There One Inside of You?
This is one of my favorite times of year on social media (and those can be so few and far between). It’s all about BACK TO SCHOOL – some little first-timers, some entering the next academic phase, some starting a […]
That Moment When Mortality Came Crashing In
I know what you’re thinking. “Today is Mother’s Day and she is going to talk about mortality???” I can just hear my own Mom gasping as she reads this! The truth is I fully planned on writing my ode to […]