Wynne reflects on the challenge of maintaining a decluttered home amidst family chaos. Inspired by insights from eco-crusader Michelle, she contemplates the nature of empty space and the tendency to fill it, linking this to creativity and writing as means to create order amid the perpetual struggle against clutter. … More Creativity and Clutter
Once upon a time, some dozen years ago, an email landed in my inbox at work. Congratulations, it read. If you are reading this, you’re one of the lucky employees selected to give a presentation at our upcoming member symposium in September. I immediately flew into a panic. How could an email that started off so upbeat … More How Sweet the Landing
Holy Cow, Sports Fans! This is Episode 100. How did THAT happen? Across two years, Wynne and I have interviewed dozens of guests and have giggled more than I ever thought possible. Listening, learning, sharing…the Heart of the Matter. With you. In this milestone episode, we took a little time to be reflective. Looking at … More Episode 100: Celebrate with 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 in our two-fer Tuesday line up is a classic from my friend and master story-teller, Eric Knudson. He tells a great story about riding the bus back from a soccer game – full … More Two Again Tuesday
We’ve been thinking about technology lately and our recent episodes about LinkedIn profiles and WordPress themes generated great discussion. It seems like many of us are working on how to best showcase ourselves, our work, in the online realm. Learning from one another, sharing tips and tricks, is one of the benefits of our little … More Episode 96: Embracing Tech & Non-Tech Change with Mark Petruska
Every December 1 the snow fell like clockwork, bright and festive, an accumulation of cheer to usher in the holiday season. That this magical gift was delivered not by Mother Nature, but rather, some web programmer toiling away in anonymity was immaterial. Contrary to its very nature, this snowfall thawed chilly hearts and warmed spirits. … More Freshening Up the Joint
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
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
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
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