You know that person at work who always gets picked for the high-visibility projects? The one leadership actually listens to in meetings? It’s not because they work harder than you. It’s because everyone knows what drives them – and it’s always about something bigger than themselves. That’s the Purpose Signal in action, powered by servant […]
From early 2000 to early 2004, I worked for an advertising agency in Avon, Connecticut. As you may have surmised from some of my earlier writings, my office was full of all manner of Batman stuff, including a neon Batman clock on the wall. There was a young, brilliantly talented graphic designer on the Creative […]
As we age, we’re often reminded, sometimes gently, sometimes loudly, of the risks we face: falling, cognitive decline, chronic health conditions. Cautious, “prudent” behaviour is presented as the responsible response. Sensible advice, yes, but it can also raise an unspoken question: if I get this right, will life get smaller? At lunch the other day, […]
For some reason, romantic style has gotten a bad rap.When people hear the word romantic, they immediately picture ruffles, bows, pastel overload, and outfits that feel more costume than closet-friendly. And honestly? I get it. I was that professional woman who turned my nose up at anything considered girly. So what’s changed?? I’ll share my […]
What if healing isn’t something that happens to you…but something that unfolds through you? Many of us begin our healing journey focused on symptoms. We want relief. We want answers. We want change. And while those desires are natural and important, there comes a moment when we realize healing is not only about restoring the […]
Since I retired two years ago, my attention has been divided among many things that have tugged at my heartstrings for years (which is why my blog posts are few and far between these days), like clean water, reducing plastic, knowledge-transfer sessions on various environmental topics, and writing. One of my favs is the work […]
Carlos Santana and “The Magnificent” Marcus Malone The Greatest Story never told— one of the most touching, overlooked stories in rock history: the reunion between legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and his long-lost bandmate Marcus “The Magnificent” Malone — a man who helped shape the early sound of Santana’s band but whose life took a tragic […]
Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial infection that was resistant to […]
“Grampa, did you have to cut out these pictures for Presidents Day?” I guess that’s a thing now in some pre-K and kindergarten classes. It trains fine motor skills while celebrating the holiday. “I didn’t do that. There was no Presidents Day then.” “You were born before Presidents Day? You are really old.” My grandchildren […]
Cutting the Cords: Reclaiming Your EnergyA 9 minute guided practice to release who or what is holding you back. Return to yourself as a whole being. We all carry energetic ties—connections to people, stories, or expectations that once mattered but now leave us feeling depleted. These cords can be invisible but powerful, keeping us hooked […]
