Make Your Smartphone Last Longer (and Keep It Out of the Landfill)
Ever notice how our phones seem to age faster than we do? One day they’re sleek and speedy, and the next, it’s a lagging, low-battery grump. Before you let your…
It’s National Relaxation Day and a reminder to slow down
August 15th is National Relaxation Day—and honestly, at first, I was thought it was a bit silly but upon reflection, I realized it’s a holiday I really need! My brain…
Success is in the Palm of Your Hand
Recently, I got "Jack'd" by Jack Daly. If you've never heard him speak, check him out. In his seventies, he is full of non-stop energy and shares some of his…
Diving In: Experiencing the Vietnam Era Through the Senses
Last summer I went to a concert at Bethel Woods in NY—the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. While I was too young to remember Woodstock or the Vietnam War,…
KISS and Tell: 3 Life Lessons I Learned from Gene Simmons
Recently I had the opportunity to hear Gene Simmons, legendary KISS co-founder, speak (sadly, not rock) to an audience of successful MSP business owners. Truthfully, I was uncertain what I’d…
Golf, and Life, is Good
I first hacked at golf when I was in high school. My high school boyfriend and a couple of our friends worked at the local county golf course and as a…
Is it ok to have a favorite employee?
So only the person who gave it to me and I know the origin of this mug. I like to tease my teammates if they ask who gave it to…
Walking with Jane Goodall
Recently while I was walking with Reid, I listened to Jane Goodall on the Time to Walk feature in the Fitness app. She is such an inspiring and wise person…
Catching a ride on the Polar Express
I can still remember it. Alex was 4 years old and for the first time was watching, and I mean really watching, a full-length movie — yes, you guessed it, he…
Learning to Embrace Resilience from Lance Amstrong
Lance Armstrong's name was once synonymous with greatness in the world of competitive cycling. Like many, I cheered Lance and his team on in his Tour de France bids each…