about late bloomers. Recently I had a conversation with a friend who passed a landmark birthday a year ago. It just hit her. While we spoke she kept calling herself a “late bloomer.” Listening to my … [Read more...]

Are We Better than That? Tonight AiraBongco said “. . . it’s an issue on what a person values: principles or money.” I know. But it’s not like it’s been all honey up until now. I don’t know anyone … [Read more...]

Beach Notes While Suzie’s Away This morning as about to write something, I came across Suzie’s Beach Notes photo. Soon, I was walking beaches I’ve walked in Oz. I was thinking thoughts of the people … [Read more...]

giving. In a conversation about humility, Zakman commented on a comment I made. “I don’t think a lot about humility. I try to think about other folks always and try to always make room … [Read more...]

about same and different. At the beginning of the month, I spent time working with my friend, Peg. We’ve been friends since 1995. Peg and I are the same and different. Most people are taken by the … [Read more...]

Social Media Can Be Words about connections. Earlier this year I had a conversation, tossing questions and answers with a person I just met. Cheryl asked, “What are you proud of?” Plenty of … [Read more...]

Every Star Shines When I worked in an office, bigger problems seemed to happen when I was traveling. As a young manager, I used to look at every next trip with “what will happen this time?” anxiety. … [Read more...]

What is between you and your dreams? Probably one of the toughest questions to ask yourself is, “why am I not living the dream?” Do you foresee yourself starting a business or living a harmonious … [Read more...]