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Courage to be You
In the English Oxford Dictionary, courage is defined as: “the ability to do something that frightens one” and as “strength in the face of pain or grief”. Fright, pain or grief as emotions traditionally stops us in our tracks. Moving beyond these emotions in any given moment is a decision one makes – a decision […]
Read MoreMedicaid Information / Facts
In business and in life, I’ve come to understand the value of expanding my awareness through learning information and facts. These days it seems that finding information and facts is a process of sifting through opinions. How we determine fact from fiction amidst growing sources today is akin to “finding the needle in a haystack”! […]
Read MoreHealthcare – a Blend of Art and Science
Rather than discussing health care from a traditional perspective, today I’d like to share a personal perspective. In my 30’s I was diagnosed with glaucoma. While I was living and working in Beijing, I felt “funny” and scheduled an appointment with an ophthalmologist in my hometown when I was back in the states for a […]
Read MoreMother’s Day 2017
Recently, I attended a conference in Sacramento for the eleven chapters of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners). Women of all ages were in attendance. Women who no longer have living mothers, women who are or women who have never been mothers and mentor and care for the younger generation like mothers. In celebration of this […]
Read MoreWhat If: Disability
The Social Security Disability insurance program provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents. Workers earn benefits coverage by working and paying Social Security Taxes on their earnings. Per the Social Security Administration website, there are 56 Million Americans (1 in 5) live with disabilities. It is particularly sobering to note that for 20 year […]
Read MoreSpecial Needs
Eunice Kennedy Shriver is known as a leader in the worldwide struggle to improve and enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver, DSG was the founder in 1962 of Camp Shriver which started on her Maryland farm known as Timberlawn and, in 1968 evolved into the Special Olympics. Eunice Kennedy […]
Read MoreLife’s Uncertainties
Over the years, life’s uncertainties have come into my life personally, or involving family, friends or a work situation. Having access to information is easier today than ever! Keeping this in mind, I seek your input today. The link below will take you to a survey. This survey focuses on two areas: a) Illness/accident and […]
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