Who will you carry in your pocket?

As our year begins its slow fadeout, I like to take a moment of thankful reflection for all that has transpired over 2022.  My family is healthy and happy. Life on the road has resumed at full strength following two years of being mostly grounded. And, I’ve picked up a few new hobbies that bring…

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What are you seeking? Set Your Intention and Go After It!

Not long ago I had a speaking engagement in Destin, FL. The resort was located on a beautiful beach. The morning of my speech I skinnied-up sideways into an already full elevator for the journey down to the main level. Clearly everyone on board—3 adults and 6 small kids—were headed out for a day of…

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Don’t Be Stingy: It’s Time to Treat Yourself! 

Our beloved dog Otis has started to show his age. With his 12th birthday coming up next month, he has taken on the attributes of a true senior. He wants to eat dinner at 4:30, go to bed by 8, and is slow to get up from a resting position.  Over the past year, his appetite has diminished significantly. One day I opened…

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What’s Been GOOD About This Time?

The month of March brings hope. Spring is around the corner, and we’re so close to life after COVID. So this month, I want to know what has been GOOD for you over the last year? Lately, I’ve been hearing from others about the silver linings of this challenging year and it got me to…

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Theme for 2021: Try New Things!

At the end of every year, I choose a theme for a new one. I deliberately don’t make resolutions; those are just made to be broken! A theme, however, can set the tone for the year ahead and put you on track for whatever you want to accomplish or however you want to grow. Since…

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Mind the Door This Holiday Season

We are headed into the final push of serving our customers during a holiday rush. I think it’s possible that this season could be one of the most challenging we faced in a long time. Why? Because the customer emotions may be running hotter and the pocketbooks may be running thinner. What does that mean? It means we must really be…

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When Is the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? 

Recently, I stumbled upon an article that contains 40 photos that capture people experiencing things for the first time. My favorites?  Baby meets a dog  Soldier meets his daughter  First ever snow  This creative piece made me stop and think about how long it’s been since I did anything for the first time. When we are children, it happens routinely without us even realizing it. But…

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Be A Brighter Flashlight

I’m launching a new mini-series soon and it’s truly changed the way I’m thinking about things these days. Where did it all begin? It started by building a “brighter flashlight” to find my way through these uncertain times. Sharing some thoughts with you about all this in my latest video message. Be a Brighter Flashlight…

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What Does Happiness Look Like?

Most of my August was spent in stillness. Quiet contemplation of life and an escape from the noise of our current world. While I was lounging in an Adirondack chair watching sailboats go by in one my favorite places on earth—Door County, Wisconsin—I was reminded that many people need a tool to breathe and relax.  Several…

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That Tree: What Can You Go Harvest After the Storm?

Several years ago, I discovered That Tree, and I followed its journey through Mark Hirsch’s beautiful book and photography. Which is why I was devastated to learn that That Tree was felled by the massive storm that swept across the midwest recently. I’d seen it for myself once before, and now my husband and I…

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