I honestly feel as if the collective world is breathing a sigh of relief. 2021 cannot come soon enough, can it? 2020 was a roller coaster ride of one discouraging event after another. And some of those events are still with us, at no fault of our own. Which led millions of Americans to go... Continue Reading →
What I Miss and What I Have Changed #Pandemic2020
In the days of COVID-19, Americans have learned to adapt and adjust our daily lives. That thought led me to think of what I miss and what I have done to replace activities. Things I used to do that I have not yet ventured out in the world to do again. I am just not... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned Give Me Strength in My Life #Trust #Instincts
Looking back the past five years since Paul passed away, I’ve realized that I have been through the ringer. Grief, loss, illness, more loss, more weird health issues. Then, the joy! Despite the fact that Zeke died from severe congestive heart failure and my determination to not get another dog, Murphy boldly appears. I am... Continue Reading →
Words to the Other Side #WordsofGratitude
Dearest Friend, I still cannot believe you have left this earth for the next journey in this thing we call Life. It just does not seem possible that one day you were here and then soon thereafter, you are gone. But gone does not mean anything more than the physical, does it? I remember when... Continue Reading →
Let’s Make This Work #Collaborate #StrongerTogether
I am writing this on Sunday, and I am icing my right knee. Believe it or not, what did me in was too much shopping with my sister who was visiting last week. Who knew shopping had side effects? The shopping excursions were interesting because I watched how people acted and treated each other in... Continue Reading →
It Really Is All About Your Attitude #AttitudeDancing
I am going to go out on that limb I never wanted to climb on that avocado tree in my aunt and uncle’s front yard in Pico Rivera in Southern California. I was always so envious of the boys that would just keep climbing higher. What held me back? But just last night I realized... Continue Reading →
I Caught a Break & It’s a Good Thing #LifeIsGood
A wise woman told me, just yesterday as a matter of fact, that I did catch a break and it was a good thing. She is SO right! Catching a break is a good thing when the outcome is positive. Sure, you can default to the why me syndrome, and why not, it’s what most... Continue Reading →
Words Matter, Now More Than Ever #WordsMatter
Sunday evening I had the distinct pleasure to listen to John Pavlotivz at the Riverside Hotel thanks to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights here in Boise. Rather than write about this experience, I want to share my notes: We are here to amplify voices Words do matter Be a different voice in a Christian... Continue Reading →
I’m Not a Breast Cancer Survivor, I’m a Breast Cancer Champion #breastcancer
I participated in the Boise Race for The Cure event here in Boise this past Saturday. My office peeps wanted to honor my 22+ years being cancer free. I am so grateful that I work with such wonderful human beings that acknowledge my breast cancer experience. #ThankYou I have said this in the past: my... Continue Reading →
Going On A Road Trip, Again #DreamRoadTrip
Ah, the spring season is waning and the summer season is waxing us with warmer temperatures. Now what? Well for starters, I am looking at a new rig. Time for a new vehicle, time for a change, time for an upgrade. Probably going to be an entire new color I have never owned. So much... Continue Reading →