Noticing life out loud since 2011
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Listening with an open mind isn’t always easy. As human beings we come into most situations with our own predefined thoughts based on our individual experiences and beliefs. Most of the time we believe that what we think is right…
One of the things I find the most difficult about owning my own business is troubleshooting technical issues with my laptops. Yep, laptops, I have two. Owning two laptops is both a blessing and a curse. This morning the computer…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost exactly two years since I read “Walking in This World,” by Julia Cameron. It would be an understatement to say that it changed my life; although would probably be more accurate to say…
Here’s what I know – I can’t control what happens in life, but I can control my responses. I can’t control how others affect the people I love – but I can listen, support, love, and be there to comfort them when they…
Friday night I went to a drum circle. Yep, I did. I had no idea what to expect and was utterly amazed and delighted. I entered a room full of people, (all strangers outside of 3 familiar faces), a circle of…
I recently discovered the teachings of Louise Hay, author of “You Can Heal Your Life.” She has an amazing story and her beliefs are very thought provoking. Her philosophy includes many points which center around loving oneself and how our…
A couple of months ago I was asked to speak about Google Plus (Google’s social networking platform) at a conference for Freelance Medial Writers. I was really flattered about the opportunity and last Saturday was the day. I took the…
I started my career at a family owned business in Omaha Nebraska over 25 years ago (yikes!). I actually worked in retail and sold life insurance before that, but consider my job at Lancer Label to be my first “real”…
The assignment to draw a symbol of my second grade art girl didn’t feel like a good fit at first. I loved the fact that the lesson was about embracing the part of you that wasn’t jaded by criticism and…
The second weekend in March is an anniversary of sorts for me. Five years ago was my first visit to New Hope and in many ways it was the first day of my new life. It would be an understatement…