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Planting a Seed
Planting a seed is an analogy for me to remember that results take time. After planting, variables such as water, temperature, sunlight and soil all come into play into forming the results. When we consider considering life’s “administrative” side, let’s consider reasons why this is important. It’s difficult making decisions about someone or for someone […]
Advisory Perspective Series – Barb Hubbard Vestigo Coaching
We all have 24 hours in each day, correct? Ah, some days it feels like more or less! Linking productivity with time opens up a perspective that allows us to consider the quality of our actions, vs. the quantity. Today, it is my pleasure to introduce a woman I respect to be featured on the […]
What I Learned From a Recent Conversation
While updating all online accounts in my name this month, I had an interesting conversation with a customer service representative at Starbucks. You see, I’ve been a Starbucks Gold Member since 1992! I called to ask what would be involved to notify them of the death of an account holder. This amazing customer service representative […]
Fly Above the Clouds – Wellness Trends in 2020
Today, I’m combining two subjects near and dear to me – flying and well-being! Flying above the clouds has always been one of my favorite places to be. It seemed to be a new frontier where everything seemed possible. When I flew the first time on a private jet, we climbed to an altitude of […]
A Day in the Life of You – Responsibilities
2020 is here! Do you remember the song “Do Re Mi” from the Sound of Music? It begins with, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start”! Great reminder to start the year considering a day in the life of you and all the responsibilities you take care of. Why you […]
New Laws Taking Effect in 2020
Welcome to a New Year and a New Decade! The holidays are over and it’s time to jump into the new year. There are a series of new laws across the country that went into effect Wednesday on issues from privacy to guns and wages. **Do check on specific laws that may have changed in […]
The SECURE Act Goes Into Effect 1 January 2020
Congress passed an important retirement-savings law called Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, or the SECURE Act of 2019. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020. After stalling for months, Congress suddenly passed the bills as an attachment to budget appropriations. The SECURE Act contains 29 separate provisions, but here are five that are relevant, timely, and likely to change the […]
The Nights Are Getting Shorter
Yesterday was Winter Solstice. The winter solstice is the day of the year in the northern hemisphere with the fewest hours of daylight, and it marks the start of astronomical winter. After the winter solstice, days start becoming longer and nights shorter as spring approaches. Cultures around the world hold feasts and celebrate holidays around […]
Smile … You’ve Taken the Pictures, Where Do You Store Them?
Pictures, we capture beautiful moments in time. They are on our smartphones and sometimes we still use a camera. Technology has given us the ability to snap with ease, yet we receive the “storage full – manage our settings” notification. Where in the world do we store these captured memories? Today, I’d like to introduce […]