I’m usually the first one up at our house and I wondered aloud the other morning…as I spent the first few minutes of my not-quite-awake-state shuffling around our kitchen and family room. Talking to myself, asking a ridiculous question before the sun was up: What’s the origin of the idiom, “clear the deck”? Here’s what … More Clear the Deck!
It’s December that month full of magic. Christmas makes it a magical month. Twinkling lights, that first snowflake, comfort food and a warming fire all create an air of magic that sparkles like stardust in a dark velvet sky. Can we though, find magic any time we choose? Every month, every year, every season has … More The Real Magic
Wynne and I can’t think of a more important time in our lives to lean into like-minded, caring friends – especially those who are champions of kindness. Our friend, writer and social justice advocate Ab is one of those persons. You might remember our last podcast with Ab, where we learned about FASD – Fetal … More Episode 95: Finding Our People with Ab
I was grumpy. I was up late working on a work project. And I was exhausted. Of course, the next morning I had an especially busy one. I would be in back-to-back meetings until late in the afternoon, when I needed to make several errands. One errand was to the local car wash to clean … More Looking for the beauty
I love Thanksgiving. What can be better than a day glowing with gratitude? Okay, I know that sitting around a table with family and friends sometimes sparks some stress and a whole lot of work. So a couple of weeks ago, we put a call out for a feast of virtual gratitude from this incredible … More Collective Gratitude: The Feast Before the Feast
Wynne and I can’t think of much that we enjoy more than a returning guest. We’ve been privileged to podcast once again with the delightful – and insightful – Melanie McGauran. Melanie’s an accomplished writer and observer of the world – both in her waking moments and in her slumber state. In this episode, we … More Episode 94: Decoding our Dreams with Melanie McGauran
Have you heard of Geena Dunne? Perhaps not. You might know her by her pseudonym, G.D. Anderson and this quote, made famous ten years ago but never more relevant for me than it is today: “Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” … More You’re Already Strong
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. Last weekend when my kids and I went away for three nights, I realized in the middle of the 3rd night that I hadn’t refilled the water reservoir for Rusty the gecko before I’d left … More Two Again Tuesday
Prepare to be inspired, friends! Wynne and I had the pleasure of visiting, podcast-style, with acclaimed author Cindy Georgakas this week and we’re still floating from the lift, love and encouragement she offered. Tune in to learn about Cindy’s road to authorship – her well-regarded “Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to Live the Life of … More Episode 93: Celebrating Poetry with Cindy Georgakas
When Bo Schembechler coached at the University of Michigan in the 70s and 80s, he used to warn his players to never go out past midnight, claiming that nothing good ever happened at that hour. Many a coach, parent and teacher have repeated the warning. It’s a reminder that when we are tired or mix in … More Getting an early start!
The Heart of the Matter 