When I was finishing high school, I wrote a list of everything I did not want to do, but I didn’t know what I did want to do. I was…

At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question: “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” You don’t have any existing systems. You don’t…

Throughout her life, country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has spoken openly about many situations, including her faith and humble beginnings. She has made many hilarious comments and…

I have a few guilty pleasures. For example, I read People magazine, and I especially like the issue after some glamorous event. They always have pictures of unique dresses. I…

We need to go somewhere. We are stuck in a system where the people who need help far outnumber those willing and able to do the work of helping. There…

At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question, “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” If you don’t have any existing systems, didn’t…

I have really enjoyed the Spring this year. Even though my allergies did kick up, the flowers and flowering trees were amazing. I grew up where planting something in a…

Years ago, I attended a series of meetings held by the Scattergood Foundation, where the learning was dynamic, energizing, and refreshing. I presented in one of those meetings and enjoyed…

As a child, my parents rented a home next door to my grandmother. It was what people today would call a tiny house. As our family grew, the dining room…

Four of the most important words spoken in my lifetime (and maybe yours too) were “I have a dream.” Those words were spoken on August 28, 1963, to challenge our nation…

I am currently listening to a book called “What Happened to You,” about trauma and the importance of approaching life in a trauma-informed way. While reading the story, it brought…

I have a big yard, and recently, my husband suggested moving when gardening and keeping up with the lawn begins to feel overwhelming. I think he is correct, but it’s…