Saturday marked the start of my fourth canine training class with Milo. I say “my” training class because we all know that dog training is not really for the dog; it’s for the owner. That said, the class Milo and […]
Emotional Resiliency is A Learned and Earned Life Skill
When Pinot, my 13-year-old Shih Tzu, passed away this time last year, I was devastated and emotionally fragile. After about two months of grieving, I summoned my best friend, Google, and began to look at puppies. I’m not at all […]
How to De-Escalate an Emotional Meltdown
My husband, Marvin, took our son’s border collie mix to the vet this morning. Oakley had not been eating and showed several distinct signs of an infection. We were collectively concerned. He just wasn’t his typical, happy, excitable self. The […]
Intentions 2022
My Intention for 2022 is to Love My Life! Do you know why I'm going to Love My Life in 2022? Because I have choices! And that one little thought fills me with joy. Choices are freedom. I'm also going [...]
OMG! I See IT!
This is a long post. You know why? Because Brandi is off this week and I don’t know how to post my blog to my website without her. She’s dutifully following up this week. 🙂 I was in a meeting […]
Krank Down the Holiday Hype
The holiday season used to be my favorite time of year. Decorating, shopping, throwing parties, giving and receiving gifts, and competing with the neighbors for the ultimate outdoor light show were things I lived for. This year? I feel like […]
If the Star is Crooked, It’s OK
If you are like me, the holidays present an array of mixed emotions-excitement, depression, happiness, sadness, fear, anxiety, and overwhelm, to name a few. Some days, I experience them all in one day! I want the holidays to be a […]
What The Heck Is Going On?
It isn’t easy to understand. Why are people punching flight attendants, demanding to see managers, and becoming violent at school board meetings? Why do we keep hearing about people quitting their jobs? I wish I could say there has been […]
Mindset
Last month, I was a featured guest on another successful podcast, Making Waves at C-Level, with host, Thom Singer. This podcast is "designed to help people get "unstuck" in their careers and who are seeking ideas around leadership". It provides [...]
Endless Possibilities
“Endless possibilities. Yeah, right!” Susie said with sarcasm in her voice. “That may have been true when I was in my 20’s, but there is not a shred of evidence that statement is true now that I’m in my late […]