2021 was an incredible year full of lots of ups and downs, but as I reflect on year 2 of the pandemic, there are way more ups than downs. So many lessons, so many opportunities, and SO many blessings. And friends, so many wonderful friends. Here are the best things that happened to me in […]

While some people like making New Year’s Resolutions...

In a world when minutes turn quickly into hours and hours into days, how do we find enough time to accomplish the goals that we set for ourselves, while keeping joy, creativity, and enthusiasm in perspective? As I sit here writing this, my brain is full of today’s tasks; get up, get dressed, walk and […]

I’ve watched plenty of friends whose lives have been enriched by the solo trek experience, and when I took a recent leap – quitting a successful job to go on sabbatical – I knew an extended international solo trip would be the capstone of my mid-career break. I planned for months, down to the right […]

Like most, I love traveling but I hate the traveling process. The long check-in lines at the airports, long flights and possible delays, and even the close seating inside the plane drives me nuts! Although traveling has it’s cons, I wouldn’t trade it in for the world. To make my trip a bit more enjoyable, […]

While some people like making New Year’s Resolutions, I love spring cleaning. There is something about putting away the winter clothes and opening up the house after a long winter that makes me feel fresh and new. That desire for renewal touches every aspect of my life, including work. Here are 50 ways to clear […]