Someone I care about found herself in the throes of an emerging crisis recently and it made for a lopsided day for me. The tasks and duties I’d planned to tackle fell by the wayside and while I wouldn’t have it any other way, I needed to reboot after the detour. Thankfully my dear one … More Community. Connection. Care.
With all the self-help books, motivational posts, and inspiring content online, how do you discern what’s right, what’s wrong, and what you should take in. Who are you listening to? Several years ago, I think it was about 5 years or so, my husband came home with some potted hydrangeas from the grocery store. They … More Who Are You Listening To?
Wynne and I had a great chat this week, one that we’ve been noodling on for a while. As writers who have other careers in engineering, business, entrepreneurship, technology, counseling and higher education – crafting a snapshot identity for a compelling LinkedIn profile is no small task. Especially when we’re in pivot mode. Leaning into … More Episode 87: LinkedIn Tweaks for Authors with Dr. Vicki Atkinson
I filled up my coffee cup at convenience store counter and reached for the creamer. When I looked up, I saw out of the periphery of my eye an old man with a walker. He was hunched over and looked vaguely familiar, like one of my old high school teachers. I could tell right away … More Kindness all around us!
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. The first is a great clip from our very own Brian Hannon. Brian tells us of the power of starting early with vacation planning. And we are replaying it here — because now that summer … More Two Again Tuesday
—RAGBRAI— What’s that? Well…if you’re like me, one of the uninitiated, Cheryl’s at your service, ready to explain. RAGBRAI, friends, stands for: Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa and Cheryl, along with her dear husband, Larry made the trek back in July. Yep. Riding a tandem bike across Iowa from the Missouri River to … More Episode 86: Tandem Riding with Cheryl Oreglia
I had a long coffee chat with a former student last week. We’ll call her “Josie”. I love our periodic catch-up convos where she updates me on her life, and I cheer her on. Josie’s accomplishments are many, but her pursuit of perfection often gets in her way. She has stamina and drive but despite … More Josie’s Method
Yesterday, my daughter, nine-year-old Miss O said something that provoked her five-year-old brother. But I wasn’t intentional. So when everything quieted down I said to her, “It really helps when you think before you speak.” She turned to me incredulously and said, “Every time??” I had to giggle at that one. It’s a hard practice, … More Think Before You Speak
Spending time with a blogging friend who embodies the pursuit of self-care along with advocacy for others is a joy. Wynne and I loved visiting with Ab, the author behind the blog, “My Life with T”. Whether you’re a parent or not, Ab’s reminders about the power of choosing optimism and hopefulness – with a … More Episode 85: Writing & Advocacy with Ab
When our daughter was born in the early 90s, I tried to write about her birth. She was our first child and I wanted to put down on paper the joy and happiness my wife and I were feeling. I wanted to describe our crazy journey together. In my excitement to get us to the … More Finding inspiration
The Heart of the Matter 