Many people ask, “Why write my story?” I recognize their yearning, passion, hesitation, and even fear that overshadows a long-time goal. My first response on the surface may seem flippant: “Why not write?” On deeper reflection, the answer really is: “Why not write!!!!!” because with my experience, knowledge, passion for writing, and… Read More
Labor Day dates back to a time when we celebrated the labor movement and achievements of American workers who are the backbone and success of our free trade capitalist economic structure. Labor Day started in 1882 in New York City by a Labor Union. It became a federal holiday in… Read More
Happy National Chocolate Day!
Everything, and I mean everything, is better with chocolate! I like plain milk chocolate, but I’ll enjoy dark chocolate if I must. I also like chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered bacon, cherries, bananas, or... chocolate covered everything!
Did you know… Read More
Conversation starter: An issue came up in my community where appointed committee members say, “We negotiated in good faith!” Yes, based on data provided to them, the leadership direction/agenda provided, they probably did.
If a person is given a task that impacts public spending and/or trust, is there or should… Read More
Happy Get to Know Your Customer Day!
With all the noise on so many social media platforms, combined with hundreds of business start-ups every day, it seems like people aren’t giving much thought to who their customer is any more. Too many businesses are trying to… Read More
October 8 is the anniversary of an enduring story that has survived since 1871:
“Late one night, when we were all in bed, Mrs. O'Leary lit a lantern in the shed. Her cow kicked it over, then winked her eye and said, ‘There'll be a hot… Read More
National Good Neighbor Day celebrates the importance of having and being a good neighbor.
Do you ever ask a neighbor to feed your dog, cat, or hamster while you’re on vacation? Maybe you trade helping each other out this way? My neighbor fed and watered my dog, two donkeys, 12… Read More
National Online Learning Day celebrates how we don’t have to leave our homes or offices, deal with airport or traffic delays, or get all dressed up to go to a conference to learn.
Online classes are growing. As a matter of fact, I have two online classes with more coming soon:… Read More
Sept. 10 -- National Day of Encouragement is dedicated to uplifting people around us personally and professionally, and making a positive impact in our world, in our way. Let’s make a goal to be shining examples of how we are better together.
Do you need encouragement? Do you know someone… Read More
National Swap Ideas Day encourages sharing creative or helpful ideas with others and having them share ideas in return. Please share an idea for personal or professional use. I know some of you are organizers, photographers and videographers. Others are full-time moms with busy houses to run and the future to raise.… Read More