“I hope in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you’re making mistakes, you’re trying new things, pushing yourself, changing yourself and your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before.” Neil Gaiman Every morning that I wake up, I consider it to be a gift, an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s an … Read more
Today marks the beginning of the third year. It was two years ago that I sat in the trauma ICU at my local hospital watching my husband’s blood pressure on the monitor beside his bed. It read 69—and it was slowly dropping. That was the moment I realized the ER doctor’s words had led me … Read more
Boredom can destroy any relationship. Even the daily repetition of the words “I Love You” can just become words if not accompanied by actions. You’ve heard the phrase “Actions speak louder than words”. That is particularly true in a relationship. It’s the simple little things that shout “I Love You” louder than words. Ron and … Read more
The holiday season is the most profitable time of the year but, alas, it is also the most tiring. Families still expect to eat and we need nourishment as well after spending hours creating, delivering and shipping our designs. So what is one to do when the clock is nearing the mealtime hour, our family … Read more
You never know when you’ll suddenly happen upon an unexpected moment of inspiration. I only live a short drive from the Grand Canyon and have visited it many times. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the first time I ever saw it back in 1960, I was a little disappointed. Sure, it was … Read more
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and men and women around the country are breaking into a cold sweat because they’ve bought into the myth that romance equals money. They are wrong. When I think about the most romantic things that I have experienced, I don’t think about a trip to some distant place or … Read more
I was the shy kid through high school. In a graduation class of over 500 students, I was just one of the crowd. I met girls that I had graduated with but had never seen before when I went to a small college. Does this sound like you? Yeh, I know. You are connected with … Read more
Someday Never Came—And That’s a Good Thing I’ve been asked, “How can you do something for over 30 years without getting bored or burnt out? The answer is simple: I’ve made it a journey filled with FUN, meaningful challenges and plenty of growth along the way. One of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make — … Read more
The One Thing You Should Do Before Time Runs Out Lately, I’ve been scrolling through countless emails about how to make better use of my time. You know the ones—tips for productivity, time management hacks, strategies to squeeze the most out of every day. But at 83 years old, I find myself thinking: Do I … Read more
A new romance is always exciting. But, just like any other relationship, a romantic one has its ups and downs. Couples easily fall in love, but they have to work at maintaining that special connection on a long term basis. I’m no expert but I do have experience as Ron and I celebrated our 63nd … Read more
I’ve been watching this little guy for several years. He lives in our woodpile and ventures out to sun himself on a warm day, to eat, but most often to fill his pouch with seeds and acorns before scurrying off to add them to his winter stockpile. This little ground squirrel is a hard worker. … Read more
We’ve all heard John Lennon’s famous words: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s one of those quotes that sounds wise and a little poetic, but you don’t truly understand its depth until life pulls the rug out from under you. On November 29, 2023, my world shifted forever. I had … Read more
My daughter presented me with a “Smart TV” a few months ago that is a lot smarter than I am. A few weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working. No picture. No sound. Nothing — no matter how many times I pushed the remote. First step? Change the batteries. Nothing. Next step? Go through all the … Read more