Never a Waste: Why Homemade is Best
Have you ever bought a bag of something because it was a better deal, only to throw half of it away later because you couldn’t use it all in time?…
Back to the Future – Never SAY Never
In an odd twist of fate, I am back at my old place of employment – the very place that fired me for refusing to be vaccinated. (This is now…
How to Be Survivors Like the War Generation
Inflation is skyrocketing. When I arrived at the shop yesterday, my co-worker was busy putting the prices of many items up by $5 or more. We shook our heads –…
It’s Not You – Relationship Loss is Real!
I received a form email from my car insurer letting me know that my renewal was coming up. Apparently, I could do the whole thing online. No new stickers for…
Being Alive is Risky Enough, Isn’t It?
Is it important to take risks in life or to be safe? How do you know if you should take a chance or if it’s best to live a quiet…
How to Choose a Winning Environment
A few years ago I heard a saying that’s stuck with me: The environment always wins so choose a winning environment. What does this mean? First, there’s your physical environment.…
Get Out of the Box or Die Tryin’
Why is it so easy to see the mistakes and idiotic things other people do but so difficult to see our own? For eight years I’ve done nothing but whine…
What is Your Integrity Worth? The $25 Million Dollar Woman
It’s not every day that you find out how much money you’re actually worth. Turns out, as an employee, I am worth $25,000,000. My employer needed another financial grant from…
Listening to the Signs: Led Zeppelin & Feathers
I Received a Gift The world is a miraculous place. This week, I have been reminded of this by listening to Led Zeppelin's fourth album and finding meaning from signs…
Dog Shit Crazy is Nothing Special
All my life I have made excuses whenever I’ve run into a person who said rude or hurtful things to me or someone I loved. Whenever someone acted mean-spirited, I…