Running From Bears (and Other Things We Pretend Aren’t Catching Us)
I have this mug in VT. The stick figure, with its arms flailing, legs pumping, running full speed away from a black bear with its caption “Vermont Fast Food!” always…
Please Stop Talking (A Note to Myself)
I recently heard Jefferson Fisher speak, and I walked away with lots of notes—not the “wow, that was inspiring” kind that sit in a notebook forever, but the kind that…
Being grateful
Your Mug of Many Uses
This year I went a different route for our IT Radix team holiday gift and gifts to family and friends. What follows is the message that I shared with my…
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…