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Father’s Day – What I Learned About Alzheimer’s
Today in the US, we celebrate Father’s Day and in June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness is front and center. Interesting for me to link this day and this month, isn’t it? Why? Because some of the greatest lessons I learned came through dad’s Alzheimer’s. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, there are 50 million people worldwide living […]
Do You Ask for Help?
Do you ask for help is possibly a loaded question. Yesterday, I participated as a business mentor for The Foundation of Women Warriors. This amazing non-profit organization in Southern California. The Foundation for Women Warriors is a unique support organization created exclusively for the women veteran community of Southern California. They provide essential programs to […]
Are You Teachable?
Exploring new places, people, concepts, things is part of my DNA! This week, the word “teachable” came into my mind. I immediately asked myself what does it take to be teachable. Thus, I ask you, are you teachable? The morning teachable popped into my mind, I was on my way to meet a man I […]
Tips When Living Away From Loved Ones
This post comes from personal experience. What are the things to consider when living away from loved ones when things “go south”? Growing up in a small-ish town in the Midwest, kids moving away from “home” and staying away for their adult lives was more uncommon than common. No one ever said I was “common”! […]
Leaving a Trail of Breadcrumbs
When we embark on a journey in unexplored territory, it is helpful to have guidance along the way. Today, we’ll consider leaving a trail of breadcrumbs! Do you remember the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? They were one step ahead of their parents, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs (in their case pebbles!) leading […]
Phishing Surprise – It Happens to the Best of Us
Phishing – growing up, I thought of fishing in a pond or for a compliment! No, while this phishing pronounced the same – this phishing is after our data, our information and identities. Digital assets, data privacy and protection – this is all up my alley. Time for a confession, these phishing schemes are becoming […]
Twists and Turns Throughout Life
Watching from afar how the levee broke in Davenport, Iowa this week was personal – I grew up across the bridge in Moline, Illinois. My dad was born in Davenport. The “East Village” in Davenport is “hip” with shops and restaurants lining the streets. The Mississippi River couldn’t be contained this time – and boom, […]
Consider Your Legacy
Legacy, is a term we hear a lot. A quote from Maya Angelou sums it up beautifully for me. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “ Connecting with people is something I’ve enjoyed all my life. Keeping in touch with friends is […]
Pause …
Today is a good day to hit the pause button. Go enjoy the day! Life comes at us from many directions. Enjoy a digital detox. Hug friends and loved ones. Get outside – the birds are chirping and it’s a perfect day to (fill in the blank!) Stay tuned for my upcoming “Coming of Age” […]