Life is about opportunities. The opportunity to travel to a foreign land is alluring for anyone who is curious about culture, but for five teenage boys who want to explore the culture of fútbol (soccer) in Spain – it is everything. Come along with me as I blog about my adventures with James, Rob, and four …
Some thoughts on focus
When your mind is quiet, deep focus can come effortlessly. For me, it’s a challenge to quiet my mind and focus my awareness. Sometimes I spin around for a good fifteen minutes before I write or perform a task or activity. “Just as focused light through a magnifying glass becomes more concentrated and powerful, the …
Do you know any Rochester Women to Watch?
I’m pleased to share that I’m a contributing writer for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and its “Woman to Watch” column. The “Woman to Watch” column runs on Tuesdays, and since I share duties with another writer, my interviews with Rochester women appear about every other week both online and in print. The Rochester women to watch that you read about are …
Three words for 2015 and #yourturnchallenge
How three words can help you get in touch with your true intentions and reach your goals in 2015 Since 2012, I’ve chosen three words to remind me of my true intentions and help me to be more effective in reaching my goals. (The “My 3 Words” exercise was created by Chris Brogan.) This post …
Adios Granada Spain
Just as Granada stole the heart of author Washington Irving, Granada has stolen my heart. I have seen, felt, smelled, tasted, and touched this beautiful culture, rich with history. Adios Granada!
Favorite lessons on my birthday
Today is my birthday, and I wanted to share some of my favorite lessons that I’ve posted over the years. As a bonus, I published “Puppy Sitting Lessons: Eat, poop, and play” to the Moms blog at the Democrat and Chronicle. Enjoy! Lesson 1. What would life look like without creativity? Life without creativity would be unremarkable. …
Lessons learned featured on the moms blog at democrat and chronicle
I’m blogging about lessons learned on motherhood, love, and life at the moms blog at thedemocratandchronicle.com. I hope you get a chance to check it out soon, whether or not your a mom, since I just published a post you might like to read – Seven lessons learned about riding a bicycle. Why blog? For me, blogging is …
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Mascara
What is it about mascara that women love so much?