Several years ago, a friend and coworker called me out of the blue and before I even had time to say hello, she was greeting me with the latest news. “Did you see the note I just sent you? Can you believe it? Another freaking org change? Can you believe this crap?” We were off … More The search for Bosom Buddies
By the end of my birthday this past weekend, I was exhausted. I know I’m not alone in this. When I hand the reins over to others, let’s call them the less experienced members of the household, so that they can give me a “break,” it almost breaks me. This used to happen with my … More Please (Don’t) Give Me a Break
The feeling that came from meditation this past Saturday morning was really interesting. It was a feeling of deep gratitude for things. Not materialism but history. I was sitting on a wool area rug that I bought when I purchased my first house 25 years ago. Macy’s used to have this great sale in November. … More Foundations
I tried to sprint the final 20 yards, but my legs felt like slabs of concrete. I straightened up my posture, but I was instantly back to being hunched over like an old man. My breaths came in deep gulps. I turned a corner in the trail, hit my stopwatch and shuffled my feet to … More Better . . . stronger . . . faster!
In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author and blogger, Cheryl Oreglia. Cheryl has recently returned from attending the San Francisco writers conference. She shares her elevator pitch for her next book project. Here’s a sneak peek: She inspires us to keep writing by talking about the symbiotic relationship between the gatekeepers … More Episode 61: The Writers Conference with Cheryl Oreglia
In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I are back with one of our favorite guests, writer and retired psychologist, Dr. Gerald Stein. In this fascinating episode, we talk about the factors that keep us from accurately predicting how we’ll react in a situation or knowing what we want life to be. We talk about the … More Episode 60: The Perils of Prediction with Dr. Gerald Stein
In my newest Art Talk with Libby Saylor podcast episode, I talk all about taking risks in the studio. In this episode, I go deep and try to uncover what really holds us back from taking chances in our studio. Ultimately, I think it comes down to getting comfortable with our imperfections, as well as getting comfortable with taking risks outside of the studio. I also share with you a super vulnerable whoops moment that I experienced from taking a chance, and how it’s all part of the beautiful process of learning how to be braver, so we can show up as the courageous artists this world so desperately needs. … More Taking Risks in the Studio
I’d never get away with a post touting myself as a problem solver. Too many people could testify otherwise, and I choose not to bait them. 😉 Yet I DO have skills. Today, my Vicki rant is about navigating and persevering – using an example with a spin cycle bike. I like to think of … More I’m a “Work-Arounder”
A number of years ago, my wife gave me a wave goodbye and left for work. I couldn’t help but feel the cold chill. Her goodbye felt as cold as a frigid nor’easter. I looked out the window to see her car lights pull away in the morning light and I half expected to see … More ‘Here I come to save the day’
Podcast with Stylist Lindsey Bauer about how to be comfortable in your own skin … More Episode 54: Style & Creativity with Lindsey Bauer
The Heart of the Matter 