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As a writer and author, and a friend to many authors, you could say I’m “into” books! While I read mostly on my Kindle these days, there are still plenty of books that still grace my shelves—most of them parenti […]

Do you want to go on a grand adventure? Open a book. Whether you are a slow reader or an avid devourer of the written word, reading is the key to any door. That door depends on you and your perspective.

Think […]

Relationships. They make the world go ‘round. We have a disagreement with a family member, friend or co-worker and it sours our day and often triggers a trickledown effect. Stressful scenarios play out in our h […]

When it comes to the power of spices, you can’t argue with history! As early as 1555 BC, coriander, fennel, cumin, garlic and thyme were noted as health promoting spices. In Greece, Hippocrates used 400 d […]

“You are who you surround yourself with.”

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Anybody else’s mama ever told them that?

Mine did ALL the time. I’ve never felt it more true in my life than now as a business owner.

Motherhood and bus […]

The Sound of Music. Mary Poppins. The Greatest Showman. I cut my teeth watching musicals and so did the generation that followed me. It’s part of the family culture. As a family, we watched at least half a dozen m […]

Having a purpose in life creates a focus that fills the void discovered in recovery. But why is it so hard to identify your life’s purpose? When we are young, we aren’t taught to reflect on our purpose in lif […]

Business is business, or is it? Today companies have become more and more enamored with technology and ways to make things faster and cheaper. Now, I’m all for being efficient and saving money, but there is one a […]

Relationships are a curious thing, whether friendships, family, or lovers. They are never the same. They are never easy. They take work and sometimes lead to feelings no one wants to face. But we still crave them. […]

Relationships are not just about people. Since my firm is in the “Money Matters” business, we focus our attention on our client’s relationships with their Money.

If you were to give yourself a grade in your r […]

My apologies to all the parents and grandparents of small children if the theme song from “Frozen” is now playing in your head.

Let’s discuss what I mean by “Let it go.” It is a new year, and it seems to be the […]

When I was in nursing school, there were many times when I wondered if I would survive, for each week brought new knowledge that had to be acquired, new applications of knowledge already assimilated, and another […]

If you’ve spent any time at all “on my list” or following me on social media, you’ve likely come to understand just how much I love to write. Truly, the activity lights me up! And I often receive comments from cl […]

Relationships come in many shapes and sizes and often they require some type of nurturing. At some point in history, a myth was created that most healthy and happy relationships are based on a 50/50 split of […]

Recently, a very high-profile actress received a standing ovation for her comments as she accepted an award. Well intended comments, in fact I would say heartfelt, but a close friend caught something that seemed […]

Habit building is hard. Just ask anyone who has ever made a New Year’s resolution and given up on it by February!

One of the best ways to be successful at behavior change that fuels long-term, sustainable, h […]

What is the single most important aspect in business?

The answer: Relationships are the single most important aspect in life and business. Period. The question is: how can we build authentic relationships which […]

In loving arms, My Three Hearts have found that safe place where they feel secure. They are my NOT boring grandsons that with each passing year, I have made every effort to build a unique relationship with. From […]