Dolores Garza

“Set your mind right” and “put your hope into action” are two entrepreneurial mantras that I left you with in my prior blog. Today, I’d like to check in with you as a reminder that no matter what occurs with your […]

Start this year off with the mindset that you are ready to become the best version of yourself!
Notice you are not focusing on trying to be anyone else, just becoming the best you –

This is about loving […]

“HIDDEN FIGURES “is the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who se […]

Last month, I marched in Austin with thousands.  In the sea of humanity that poured into the streets of our state’s capital was such a diversity of people.  Alive with cheers, the power of presence, and an inc […]

Since the advent of the world wide web, the world is now widely populated with thousands, if not millions, of “journalists.” But where are the ethical journalists?

Born and bred in Fort Worth, Texas, I had my […]

Dear Ms. Plaid:
I want to be thoughtful in giving money to charities, but I am so overwhelmed by the choices.  How can I select a charity and be confident my money is doing good?
– Trying to Do Good

Dear […]

Our focus turns increasingly towards love in the month of February. Cards and candies at every store, ads and articles on every news feed refuse to let us forget February 14th.

Each Valentine’s Day, I like to […]

My mother always told me that if you have your HEALTH, than you have everything.  When you are a kid, it is like “whatever.” In my 40’s, I truly understand.  Having your health impacts everything in your life.  […]

I love setting goals; and have loved it since I was a little girl with plaits. I vividly recall being around 9 years old stating I was going to go to Julliard School of Music to play the flute. Over the years my […]

During the holiday season, we are often reminded to “Be thankful for everything we have,” but how about exploring gratitude in a less conventional way this year? I am on a personal journey to be thankful for […]

Last month I was drinking coffee with a friend and chatting about life. I shared snippets of my life —the good, the bad, the ugly. And then suddenly I was at a loss for words when she asked me, “What makes you so […]

Picture it: Cars were adorned with pledges of pride in their country; many of them proudly driving with the American flag attached to their windows. Streets from California to New York were lined with mailboxes […]

Dear Ms. Plaid:
I’ve decided to downsize my house and move into something smaller and want to hustle on selling to take advantage of my hot local market.  The idea of moving is overwhelming to me and I’m a bit […]

Not Pregnant

The words cut like a knife as I read the tiny print on the pregnancy test in the Target bathroom stall.  A heavy sigh escaped me as I slowly put on my coat and gathered my things.  My heart s […]

Happy New Year to everyone!!  The beginning of a new year provides us with a time to review life, our choices and resulting consequences, both good and bad.  It also allows us the opportunity to look ahead; r […]

We’re all thinking about either starting to live a healthier lifestyle, begin a side hustle or some new endeavor simply because it’s a New Year.  You’re thinking to yourself – I’ve got the talent, skill, str […]

Even as the fires were crackling through the branches of pines, birch and spruce; the start of new tree growth was already popping. The heat from the burning trees pops open the cones, releasing seeds that have […]

I believe we are all here, in part, to learn how to love ourselves unconditionally.

It’s easy to love yourself when you succeed at something, achieve a goal, or do something nice for another. But how about w […]

GLORIA STEINEM
(1934 – )
Gloria Steinem…her name alone…is so well known, her life has touched so many women, a true pioneer, editor of one of the most famous women’s magazines, a political activist, a lectu […]

Dear Ms. Plaid:
Our dog Buddy is like a family member, but sometimes I think he is the black sheep of the family.  Buddy is great around our grandchildren and known family members, but often gets over excited […]