"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Maya Angelou For my friend Maria, who I got to have lunch with today. Thank you for supporting my success--for years; and for showing the world how hard work, … Continue reading Exceeding Her Own Expectations
Word Press Post A Day 2014
Reminder of What’s Necessary for a Successful Life
People who make an impact on our lives--the ones who teach us what we can do and what we can't; how to do something and how not to. Have you thanked anyone like this in your life? We need everyone who walks into our lives for one reason or another. Without them, we might have become … Continue reading Reminder of What’s Necessary for a Successful Life
I Was An Accounting Major for A Semester
Just one, that's it. I did not like it one bit. My first semester I was clear, at 18-years-old, that I wanted to be a teacher; that's why I went to college. Somewhere in the middle of that first semester I thought maybe it would be good to try something else. Today though, I kind … Continue reading I Was An Accounting Major for A Semester
A Book By It’s Cover…Exactly
Does it ever make sense to judge a book by its cover — literally or metaphorically? Tell us about a time you did, and whether that was a good decision or not. When our grandchildren lived with us, we went to the library every other Saturday. Enough books for two weeks of daily reading would … Continue reading A Book By It’s Cover…Exactly
The Art of the Thank You Note
This week, tell us about a lost art: one that you know, one that you miss, or one that should be lost for good. My friend Victoria writes beautiful thank you notes, she always has; and I so appreciated it when I received one. She's been a role model to me for so much of … Continue reading The Art of the Thank You Note
What a Wednesday!
Tough day today; I needed a reminder about being grateful. This was so helpful to see when I got home tonight.
Just One More Snap(shot)
I guess I'm completely obsessed now with this prompt for the Weekly Photo Challenge; if three posts for the same prompt can be considered obsessed. I was looking through pictures on my laptop for some to send to a co-worker for an upcoming publication. She asked if I had any from the recent Annual Walk … Continue reading Just One More Snap(shot)
Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? How close or far are you from that vision? Not far at all. I wanted to be a teacher. I've considered myself a teacher since I graduated from college. I went to a workshop early on in my career and we had … Continue reading Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach
The Art of the Question
A Pulitzer-winning reporter is writing an in-depth piece – about you. What are the three questions you really hope she doesn’t ask you? I took over leadership of the human resources department recently, as a result the practice of interviewing is front and center in my daily work. In the course of my career I've interviewed well … Continue reading The Art of the Question
The Way You Make Me Feel
To all the people in my life who have made me feel appreciated, valued, and most of all loved, Thank You!
365 Days of Thank You 