Spring Planning
If you are handling spring planning now, you may actually just a little early for 2025. (Depending on what you are think about anyway.) Travel – fine, if you are flexible and ready to spend a bit more for a Read More …
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Thinking Of You
All of the people we care about, or miss in our lives, we are thinking of you. It has been a while. It was one of those days. It has been cold and dreary this winter so far, and it Read More …
Alternative Plans
This is a time to be flexible and have alternative plans for things that may come along. New ideas. Things out of your control. People with other skills. Education in emerging technology. Winter weather. Alternative plans are the things you Read More …
All The Gifts
After all the gifts have been selected, carefully wrapped, exchanged, and opened…It is time. Time to reflect. Time to say thank you. Time to be grateful we can do this, year after year. All the gifts are wonderful, but even Read More …
Make It Better
No matter what you do, try to make it better… and cleaner, perhaps, than when you arrived. with a little bit of salt. sharing with others. with your insights, edits and feedback. than before. It is time to make it Read More …
It’s Only the Beginning
It is pretty much always applicable to say “it’s only the beginning” – not just when it is the early part of January. a new book you want to read a new book you have to read a story you Read More …
Consistent or Persistent
What is really the difference (in performance) between being consistent or persistent? Clearly the two words have different meanings, they are not synonyms, but they are similar. In many ways, they really can be the same thing. The latter allows Read More …
All a Quiet Night
Years ago, in the town where we live, the local fire company drove through town, sirens wailing. It was Christmas Eve… As the daughter of a firefighter I would quickly wish all a quiet night. Get home safe. Hope everyone Read More …
Just Ask
What do they want? What do they need? What would be their ideal (anything.) You won’t know unless you talk to them. My advice…just ask. Not just for a Christmas gift, but for anything. A client, a colleague or a Read More …
Whatcha Doin After?
When they ask, “Whatcha doin after?“ Do you want to reconnect later for dinner? Yes. Should we meet up for brunch? Sure. Do you want to hang out for a drink? Say where. How about staying an extra day? Okay! Read More …