Always Be Kind
We have all been through a lot over the last few months. Our decisions, priorities, actions, and reactions have all made us step back and reevaluate ourselves, our family, and our friendships. Read more
Random and Opinionated Thoughts
We have all been through a lot over the last few months. Our decisions, priorities, actions, and reactions have all made us step back and reevaluate ourselves, our family, and our friendships. Read more
I follow the Dalai Lama on Twitter (@DalaiLama) and every once and awhile one of his tweets really hits home. These last few months have been challenging in so many ways. For me – it is a constant struggle between the known, the unknown and the interpretations of everything in between. Read more
I enjoy reading about different cultures but have recently became increasingly interested in how the Japanese view the world. I recently read this - and would highly recommend spending 5 minutes reading an article on "Japan's unusual way to view the world". Read more
With extra time on our hands during the “shelter in home” times – I have been trying to keep my mind off all the uncertainties by doing tasks around the house. If you find yourself with a wandering mind and increased anxiety – try doing one or some of the following. You will feel a sense of accomplishment as well as have a break from the anxiety and/or boredom. Read more
I love designing my own Nike shoes and here is my latest pair. I decided to go with Penn State navy, the silver swoosh (to match my silver boxing gloves) and “Champ” to remind me who I needed to be every time I put them on. Read more
This has been a rough month at my house, iPhone drop, car problem, death of our family pet, son with a broken arm, and last Thursday, my knee surgery. Through it all – I have to say I feel like I am very fortunate. I have friends who have been very helpful, as well as a supportive and caring family. Thanks to all who have helped out in one way or another! It may not have been easy or fun, but at least I had great people to help along the way. Thank you! Here is to a better November! Read more
I was very sad to hear that Alex King died a few days ago and have been trying to think about what to say. If you do not know Alex or who he is – he was many things to many people – but to me – he was my mentor. I was an early adopter of WordPress (back before themes and plugins). Read more
Focus on what is really important. It is that simple. I was reminded this morning that a lot of people are not very productive and overwhelmed because they fail to focus on what is really important. Instead they waste a lot of time and effort on what is not important. Read more
This is a perfect quote that relates to just about everything and anything. After a bad day – I always come back to this. “Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.” -Joe Paterno Read more
Resilient: able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens able to return to an original shape after being pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc. A year ago today I was getting ready to fly down to Florida to see my grandmother as we just got some good news that things were starting to look better after a long/hard surgery. A year ago today I felt like if I could just be with her – I could give her some of my strength and love – and that would be enough to get her through all of this.... Read More » Read more