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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” […]
The Privilege of Turning 18
Transitioning into adulthood for teens is a privilege that comes with responsibilities at the age of 18. Parents, be aware of what the privilege of turning 18 means for your teens. In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, and provides teens the ability […]
Quality of Life
What’s important to you in life? During a client call this week, we were discussing end of life planning and we explored the topic of “Quality of Life”. This topic may be interesting to consider while we are vibrantly healthy, as it is a glimpse into those little things that have meaning and importance to […]
Pay Attention to Policy Deductibles
I learned an important lesson this week about policy deductibles! Driving on the freeway, I jumped in my seat. A loud “Clack” hit my windshield while driving 65 mph. As my heart rate returned to normal, I saw the point of impact up near the rear view mirror. A line was growing down the windshield […]
What’s Your Game Plan
Reviewing the goals you’ve mapped out for your personal and professional life, have you mapped out a game plan for achieving these goals? Breaking down goals into small steps to take is useful to achieving what you set out to accomplish! We begin by taking the first step! Breaking our goals down into a series […]
National Health Care Decisions Day
If you’ve not heard of it before, National Health Care Decisions Day is a day I support fully. Health Care decisions are an important part of life. Thinking about and preparing for decisions in advance of needing them helps us help others when we need it. April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The purpose […]
It’s Tax Time
Today we spring ahead in the US! As we welcome longer days, it is also tax time! How are you doing with taxes? While US taxes are due 15 April for individuals, if as a business you filed an extension, your due date is March 15th. It’s crunch time for many … The impact of […]