Happy 2026. As I sat down to write my first blog of the year—committing to reflect in three-month chapters—I found myself with pages of ideas, topics, and lessons. But as I looked back on January, February, and March, one theme kept rising above the rest: the quiet, powerful value of starting fresh. We often think…
On December 23rd, with Christmas just around the corner, I embarked on a serene afternoon walk at 4 o’clock, enjoying the mild 48-degree weather. The scene that unfolded before me was one of pure joy – a young man, presumably returning home from college, was greeted by his overjoyed mother with open arms. This poignant…
As the crisp mornings of fall bring a sense of renewal to the air and leaves begin to fall from the trees, the season changes right before our eyes, reminding us of the transformative power of change. Change! I speak about the value of embracing change, but how many times do we really think about…
I blinked—and suddenly it was July 1st! Didn’t we just celebrate Easter? Time, it seems, is in fast-forward. When you hear “time flies,” it’s so true. When all three of my children were in high school, I felt like I never had enough time and was just running from event to event. They were all…
WOW! Where did January and February go? Last year, I was able to get a blog out every month, and 2025 hit, and it felt like time got away from me. So here is my blog for January, February, and March – one blog for three months. Most people can relate to the feeling of…
Happy Holidays! As we prepare to celebrate with our family and friends, there is so much to do that it can be overwhelming. That is why we need to breathe, prioritize, and truly remember why we are celebrating the season.
I know I’m not the only one who gets excited each year when Thanksgiving rolls around. There’s something special about gathering with our families and friends to enjoy a meal and reflect on everything we have to be grateful for.
As the trees change color and the leaves are falling, we are experiencing the change of the seasons. This brings me to the subject for my October blog – Change! I know I have talked about change before, but this time, I am going to look at it from a different perspective.
How many compliments do you give someone in a day, a week, or a month? It’s a question I really want you to think about. Would you just walk up to a stranger and give them a compliment?
August reminds us all that Fall is right around the corner. As students head back to school, it’s a reminder that time goes by way too fast. I spoke at an event four years ago, and after I spoke, I had a lady come up to me and tell me she has always wanted to own her own coffee shop.