2025. I'm calling it the year of change. 2026. I'm calling it riding with the top down. The past fifteen months have been a season of constant change. I lost my job—and with it, my sense of purpose. He lost his job two days later. I applied and interviewed endlessly. I moved to Florida to start a new job. He painted our house to be sold in Wisconsin. We bought our 3rd forever home in Florida. Moved after 60+ years from the Midwest to the South. And yes—I even bought a conver

Like the majestic trees on the campus of the University of South Florida (USF), I have found purpose again. These trees form a canopy...

Unknown Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As an Irish descendant, I love celebrating my heritage every March 17th by wearing green, eating corned...

Concrete Dandelion Impressions are defined as an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without...

Ever take a break just because you didn't feel what you were doing was effective? Did it take too much time? You were burned out? All of...

BETTER TOGETHER 2023 was a national conference I attended for The Salvation Army this past week. Over 1,800 people came together to learn...

REBUILD. My husband, Doug, is a wonderful do-it-yourselfer. After 43 years of marriage, I still sometimes doubt his project ideas and...

WISDOM. We know that wisdom comes with time and experience. We know that wisdom is hard-sought when it's right and hard-fought when it's...

It's March and signs of Spring are upon us. Devoid of snow, this photo was taken on my travels in Wisconsin. Red is my spirit color. It...

REFLECTIONS. Sometimes we miss opportunities by always looking forward and not looking behind us. A personal journey of self-care taught...

LENSES. Do you ever reflect on yourself based on others? What do you see? Is it a true reflection of who you are or is it hidden by the...

SUFFERING. Ever experience it? The gut-wrenching mental, physical or psychological pain or distress caused by a situation dealing with...

CAMP. What does that word invoke in you? Is it great memories of being a kid and going away to Summer Camp? Day Camp? Outdoor Camp? Craft...

ASPIRATIONS. By definition "a hope or ambition of achieving something." This week I experienced the results of an ambition. On...

LOVE. A feeling of strong or constant affection for a person motherly/maternal love or fatherly/paternal love (Webster-Merriam). This...

UGLY. LEADERSHIP. Ever experienced this in your workplace? That one boss that is hard to work with? Or work for? That doesn't inspire?...

ENCOURAGEMENT. Do your best & God will do the rest is the understatement of the year. After a rough week at work, this thought came to me...

How do you measure success? Do you measure it according to your failures or your accomplishments? Mickey Rooney once stated, "You always...

After years of pursing higher education in leadership development, I realized that my academic growth wasn't just in the classroom, but...

Are you a fan of fireworks? The explosion, quick spark, loud percussions, or fast succession? I have to confess that I have never liked...