Happy Thanksgiving
As we enter Thanksgiving Week in the U.S., I’m pleased to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. Let’s all consider the blessings, the goodness, and opportunities we have before us. I want to take a moment to say I’m thankful…
Category Reaching Your Dreams
Get Ready for 2026
I don’t have a post written for you this week. Instead, I invite you to spend an hour and a half with me on Thursday, Nov. 20, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. We’ll engage in an activity to make…
Let’s Talk Empowerment
I share a story about empowerment in Reflections on Adult Literacy, my new book. In conjunction with the book release, Gary Kosman, Founder and CEO of America Learns, invited me to write a guest post on their blog last week.…
Do You Settle for Less?
Hey, you don’t have to “settle.” That’s one lesson that made itself known to me when I was at the Dare to Declare Academy last week. Four of us went to dinner at a lovely restaurant; two of us ordered…
Take Care of the Little Things
I freed up some space in my mind this week, and it feels good. I was listening to a podcast and one point being made really resonated with me. When we hold on to things that don’t work, rather than…
Inspiration, Where Are You?
I’m sitting here, trying to think of something to write that will inspire you. I got nothing. Nada. It’s been a very busy week. I’m happy with my book launch/birthday celebration that happened Tuesday. Yay! . . . Less than…
Inspiration, Where Are You?
I’m sitting here, trying to think of something to write that will inspire you. I got nothing. Nada. It’s been a very busy week. I’m happy with my book launch/birthday celebration that happened Tuesday. Yay! . . . Less than…
Ready for Anything
Hey, it’s almost my birthday! It’s been 71 years since I first made an appearance on earth. And I have to say, it’s been a good ride. Not always enjoyable, but interesting and I regret none of it. Further, I’m…
Are You Chasing a Dream?
Sometimes I find I’m working so hard—too hard—to try to make something happen. That’s why I have an index card on my desk with this statement from Mary Morrissey’s Brave Thinking: “Chasing down a dream and forcing it into submission…
Can’t Quit Now
I must say, . . . it’s been a tough week. My beautiful green back yard is not beautiful and green. It’s green and yellow and brown. You may recall we reseeded it a few months ago and I was…