One Good Thing
March 20, 2020, was the last day my team worked in the office before the state of N.Y. shut down because of COVID. Since then, we’ve been working from home. It’s been an interesting transition and a combination of the…
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
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We’ve Reached a Fork in the Road, or have we?
My parents and I were talking tonight about things related to business dealings, politics and life in general. The phrase, “we’ve reached a fork in the road” came up, it was followed by “it’s time to make a decision.” This…
Lessons in Leadership
It’s odd, but true that one of my most profound learning experiences as a leader has also been one of my best-kept secrets. It’s an experience that caused me so much shame and embarrassment that I haven’t shared it with…
It’s not mine to reconcile…
A few nights ago, I had a conversation that made me think a lot about divorce and its effect on family relationships. It was a tough and teary talk with one of my kids; it was also very good –…
Prayers & Dreams Really Do Come True
About ten months ago, I came to the realization that it was time for me to move back into the world of going into an office for my “day job.” In the beginning, I loved the 25 step commute from…
Life is a Beautiful Mosaic in the Making
“She never seemed shattered; to me she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she’s won.” – Matt Baker For the past few months, my thoughts and feelings have found their way into the pages of my journal and onto…
Home is Where the Heart is
You can only lose what you cling to. — Buddha The image of my beautiful three story colonial was blurred in the rear-view mirror, as we pulled out of the driveway while returning the farewell waves and neighborhood wishes of…
My House, is a Very Very Fine House
Five years ago is a summer I will never forget and am glad that I can now look back on it with laughter instead of tears. In July of 2010, my life as a single mom and sole provider for my youngest son…
Rain Doesn’t Make a Day Awful, it Just Makes it Wet
Saturday was a plan C sort of day. A few weeks ago my friend Dan invited me to join him and his parents to check out the Tall Ships Festival on the riverfront in Philadelphia. A trip into Philly to spend an afternoon…
My Choices Shape My Future
Last night I could not get past writers block. I did write for about an hour, but only managed to squeak out 2 ½ paragraphs that sounded forced. It’s easy to get carried away and strive to be profound when…