Hello seems like such a simple word…
As a natural born talker, hello is a word that comes easily to me and I've seldom regretted extending a smile and a greeting to a person in line at the grocery store, at a restaurant (if they're...
View ArticleOut With THe Old, In With the New – a failed Philosphy
We Have a problem in Corporate America As a person who’s been a part of corporate America for well more than two decades, I have some observations. Back when I first entered this world, it was clear to...
View ArticleHappy Celebration!
“In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” ~ Marianne Williamson My life has included many different cities...
View ArticleOne Good Thing
March 20, 2020, was the last day my team worked in the office before the state of N.Y. shut down because of COVID. Since then, we’ve been working from home. It’s been an interesting transition and a...
View Article#metoo – I am not to Blame
My brother recently recommended a writing course through Coursera to me via email. It’s similar to the platform I began taking writing classes through, called Ed2Go. Both platforms offer a wide variety...
View ArticleBeing Mugged at Gunpoint, not an Everyday Experience…
In May of 2019, I visited my youngest son and one of my best friends in what has become one of my favorite cities, Philadelphia. Friday night we had a grand reunion gathering with many friends I had...
View ArticleColor Blindness and Assimilation, Food for Thought…
I’m currently listening to the thought-provoking book How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. As a white woman, ‘of a certain age,’ I grew up believing that being ‘color blind’ was the equivalent...
View ArticleBuilding Community During COVID19
My move to Update NY has been a tough one for a variety of reasons, one of them being, it’s been challenging to build community and make friends. Something I’ve prided myself on finally learning how to...
View Article#Blacklivesmatter
To say there has been a lot of controversy, conflict and unrest over the past week would be the understatement of the year. The violence that has erupted across the country is, unfortunately, not a new...
View ArticleI thought I understood…but I didn’t
The climate in the U.S. is in such an unbelievable state of turmoil, hatred and discord. Racial tensions are higher than ever, and I remember watching riots in the ’60s on the news. I didn’t think it...
View ArticleAt Last, a Break from the Clouds and Monotony
It’s April 26, 2020, and today marks the 38th day of self-isolation and the shut-down of nonessential businesses in New York State. I was shocked when I did the math and realized that millions of...
View ArticleRooftop Parking at the Airport – Here’s to being prepared!
Well, I can’t say that I’d intentionally plan my travel experiences over Thanksgiving, but as always, one can turn it into a good story. My flights were actually on time, other than a really long...
View ArticleJust Wondering…
Can someone reconnect with a friend whom they met in the sixth grade, exchanged letters for a few years, but hasn’t communicated with in over 40 years? I’m going to try. Over Thanksgiving, tales of my...
View ArticleWe’ve Reached a Fork in the Road, or have we?
My parents and I were talking tonight about things related to business dealings, politics and life in general. The phrase, “we’ve reached a fork in the road” came up, it was followed by “it’s time to...
View ArticleDear Betty Boop, Embrace What Life Offers in the Moment…
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” ~ Buddha Siddhartha Guatama Shakyamuni I’ve heard the quote many times before but never knew who to credit – after much Googling, I’m still not...
View ArticleLessons in Leadership
It’s odd, but true that one of my most profound learning experiences as a leader has also been one of my best-kept secrets. It’s an experience that caused me so much shame and embarrassment that I...
View ArticleThe Garage… the most versatile room in a house??
When I was looking for a place to live in Upstate, NY, one of the most important criteria was a garage. Ideally, an attached garage with snow removal as part of the deal. I was lucky enough to find a...
View ArticleIt’s not mine to reconcile…
A few nights ago, I had a conversation that made me think a lot about divorce and its effect on family relationships. It was a tough and teary talk with one of my kids; it was also very good – we...
View ArticleFirst Kisses…
I’m thinking that everyone remembers their first kiss. I’d also be willing to go out on a limb and speculate that most of those first kisses were awkward rather than breathtaking… Just guessing. It’s...
View ArticleDo I Text Him, or not?
After being divorced for several years, I finally took the plunge and entered the world of online dating. Although I didn’t necessarily need my kids’ advice to avoid ‘free’ dating services, I followed...
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