Haters

Well, it’s the Friday before the big game. Many of you may already have one foot into the weekend and perhaps even scheduled your Monday morning off. Super Bowl weekend is upon us, and I think most would agree that because our local team is playing on Sunday, the excitement level has been raised higher … Continue reading Haters

Parenthood 101

Anyone who has enjoyed the art of parenthood surely relates to the ideology of, “only wanting what is best for our kids.” There is no manual that comes with parenting, and it is definitely a learn as you go process, but perhaps that’s what makes it so magical. Where would be the fun in having … Continue reading Parenthood 101

Rainy Days

It’s raining, it’s pouring. It’s awesome, isn’t it? I mean… I love the clear and sunny day about 300 times a year, but I think we can all appreciate this much-needed rain. For some reason, I feel overly appreciative of the rain. Maybe it’s because in recent years, we haven’t seen much of it. Then … Continue reading Rainy Days

Veterans Day

Tomorrow is 11.11, which most everyone knows is Veterans Day. (Observed today) World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier … Continue reading Veterans Day

20 Things…

Every year at this time, I break out a checklist of the 20 things that I would like to complete by the year’s end. (Only 63 days till 2024) If we have been working alongside one another for any length of time, you have probably seen it. I find this checklist rewarding to use as … Continue reading 20 Things…

The Last Time

This last week, I couldn’t help but notice all the conversation around kids growing up and many of them headed back to school. I’ve witnessed social media posts from many friends who are sending a child off to college and sharing the emotions attached to having your kids “leaving the nest.” It brings to mind … Continue reading The Last Time

Baby Steps

Imagine I give you a very large project to accomplish. In completing the project, you would feel incredibly satisfied because the reward for completing it, would be immeasurable. Then, I tell you that it will require a time investment of 60 hours. We all know that time is a precious commodity and the mere thought … Continue reading Baby Steps