It is humbling to watch the power of a hurricane. This weekend, we see evidence of this with Hurricane Harvey in Texas. This hurricane grew to a Cat 4 as it slammed into the east Texas coast. It’s continuing impact is reeking havoc due to the deluge of rain and continuing winds. Watching the coverage […]
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Did you know that the origin of the phrase “buy the farm” from the US Air Force in the 1950’s? A story about its origin was told in an issue of American Speech in 1955. “Jet pilots say that when a jet crashes on a farm the farmer usually sues the government for damages done to
Throughout life, we are presented with new experiences, new tasks and new learning. We learn to study/learn in school; when we buy our first car or house we learn about negotiation; when we seek a job we learn what it takes to find employment; to maintain a job we learn about leadership, teamwork, organization, time
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Talking about accidents, illness or even death is not something that comes naturally for most. Amidst the diagnosis, situation or aftermath, there are a number of practical concerns that come at us all at once. Often we are ill-prepared for the practical needs, as we struggle to get through the day. There comes a time
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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
I participate in a networking group with a group of professionals across industries: legal, financial, insurance, home care, fiduciaries, funeral planning, assisted living, accounting and tax mitigation. We meet monthly to review live examples of cases of people who experience life’s realities and gather to provide input as to how we may in our professions
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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
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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
When you hear the words “what if”, what comes to mind? Do you link these words with “possibility” and begin thinking of all the good that comes to mind? Do you stop thinking entirely, avoiding the thought? Two little words, yet they can be a teacher for how we interpret our thoughts, reactions and life.
What you do each day at work or home is often only known by you! Have you ever asked yourself what would someone need to know to do what you do, if you were away for a period of time? Who could back you up? If you were asked to step in for a colleague
