It’s hard to accurately measure the profound impact of supportive relationships on creativity and innovation. However, by examining the roles of friendships, mentorships, and partnerships, we uncover how these connections provide the essential emotional and intellectual encouragement needed for creative thinking. We can keep our eyes open for the right type of relationships that give […]
I’ve written about the lovely and historic Newlin Grist Mill a couple times before. Last year, I had the opportunity to tour the Mill with the Executive Director, Tony Shahan. I had hoped to write a blog post on the extensive renovations being conducted at the Mill — not only stormwater management projects but some […]
I’m drafting this on August 5, 2024. The S&P 500 is down about 8.5% over the past three weeks. Headlines are screaming at us. CNBC is throwing a fit. Our bowling partner just posted an apocalyptic warning on Facebook – stick to bowling, Frank! But the seasoned long-term investors remain cool as a cucumber. Or, […]
There is no question that the U.S. economy is beginning to slow down. I pride myself on being an observer of many things around me. I’ve noticed that restaurants are emptying and have available tables at lunch and dinner when last year it was almost impossible to get a quick reservation. At Peet’s Coffee yesterday, […]
On Saturday, August 10, the Climate Action Neighborhood (CAN) will present River Pathway Connections, where art, science, and curiosity meet. Come join us for a fun-filled and educational morning filled with mural painting by local artists, Charlie Boyce, and Krista Canoles. In addition to the sidewalk mural installations, there will be presentations by my friend […]
I want to live my life feeling weak and sluggish, with flabby muscles and a distended abdomen, with no endurance (to be unable to run 3k even if it meant saving my own life or someone else’s). My life goal is to suffer from poor nutrition and digestion, and sleep just as poorly…to move as […]
Are streamlined solutions in organization a learned skill or is it just an innate ability to put systems in place? “Simplicity expert” Miriam Oritz y Pino says clutter is only part of the story with clients struggling to break out of self-defeating patterns, keeping them stuck. Many who are experiencing life at mid-career or halftime […]
How do you create intimacy in a virtual environment, enabling you to form a meaningful relationship with another person, or persons, on the other side of the screen? How can you engineer your presentation to feel like a one-to-one conversation, fostering a personal connection? Yes, I’m talking to you. I’m here because you are here, […]
One of the reasons I chose to evangelize about sales careers when I retired is the wonderful life a career in sales gave me. When I was at the lowest point of my life, a new sales job allowed me to rebuild my life, and go on to help others. A job in sales is […]
When we dive into the depths of grief, guilt, and self-judgment, we uncover a tangle of emotions that can overwhelm us. Picture walking on an uncharted beach, where every step brings new challenges, each one laden with its own emotional weight. Grief is our natural response to loss. There are ebbs and flows like waves. […]
