Several of my posts this past year have referred to “…in my 50th year.” Yep, turning 50 has been filled with new opportunities, new friendships, a new home and even a new puppy. But this past week has involved doing […]
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New Beginnings and the Evolution of SHE
We have crammed a lot into this week and at every turn there seemed to be a great potential topic for this week’s blog. Do I write about some transitions at work (all good) that will shift my job […]
Ode to the SHE Moms: There Is Pride and Pain in the Journey
In my 50 years, I have known a few moms and the stories they have told, So, sit back and enjoy as I attempt to poetically celebrate these beautiful souls, young and old. A woman is not born a mom, […]
Life: Who is Leading Whom?
I was talking to my dear friend, Janie, before our yoga class this past week about the changes both she and I had experienced in our lives, not just due to chronology but, more often by life just happening. Notice […]
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 […]
When Life Offers Mulligans: Have You Used Yours Yet?
No, I don’t play golf. But I have been the Chair and volunteer of a few golf tournaments in my day, which is where I first encountered this interesting term and concept. A mulligan. A do-over. Or, to be more […]
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 […]
The Seasons of SHE: Ever-changing, Ever-beautiful
I love summer. I know, I know. Summer in Texas is HOT! But as a Texas native, I’d like to think I have acclimated a bit to what 100 degrees feels like. To me, summer represents “down time” and a […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
I had a wonderful conversation over coffee with one of my Women in Business members that I didn’t really know well. She is quite a bit younger than I and just recently opened her new business. I was more than […]
Do You Know How to Thread Your Needle?
I had a wonderful “catch up” visit with a long-time friend and WIB (Women in Business) member this past week. As we caught each other up on our kids’ ages and stages, this very talented and driven single mom asked […]