While I am not a complete fan yet of Los Angeles, I have come to appreciate (its not very hard to by the way) the nice weather. I have especially come to appreciate sun and 70 degree weather in the so-called winter time. However, make no mistake […]
Have you ever had one of those days that you are literally bone tired? Of course you have. We all have. Well, most of us that have to either work, raise a kid or take care of a loved one, just to name a few things that can […]
As a little girl, I don’t believe I had many shoes. We were poor. We had what we needed. But shoes were important to my life. I remember really wanting a pair of high top converse sneakers. I dreamt if having it. I dreamt of walking to school […]
Over a decade ago, I had a very quirky boss. He was awesome, super smart, insightful, and empathetic. He was a known national leader. I was often amused by his dry wit, temper, and his quirky bits. By saying temper I miscategorize him some. He, at times, had […]
I stare, ponder and quiver I twitch, gnaw and flutter I cannot open the door I can’t go in to see I want to know I need to understand I have to believe I’m transfixed I’m elevated But the door remains closed Cannot turn that handle I will […]
I love to exercise which is an odd thing for many to process and understand. I like getting on a machine and working out while I listen to music, watch the television on mute and answer emails. Bizarre. I have been on teleconferences while on a treadmill. Its […]
I thought about doing it So close, so tempted I walked away scared But with dignity I stared into the abyss And nearly drowned But not all is safe Tomorrow, the abyss will call again To stare it down Is to drown To stare it down Is to […]
Can I share something with you? I woke up a bit anxious today. There is much going on nationally that impacts my day-to-day work and I’m getting ready for several trips while I still have a ton of work to do. Typical 21st century anxiety. I’m not really […]
When I was a tween I suffered through embarrassment after embarrassment. Some incidents truly mortifying. As a young girl, we go through very painful events in our lives that just make us cringe. Menstrual onset, pimples, and first bras are some of the most excruciatingly embarrassing moments in […]
Living in New York I saw many people often catching their reflections in the hundreds of store front windows. One of my best friends could never resist looking at herself on our walks. I’m used to, thus, seeing a lot of attempts to catch one’s reflection. Now that […]
