Today I traveled to Indy for two big conferences for work. Hoping to blog over the next couple of days, but if not, I will resume upon my return. I know I will learn from some smart friends and colleagues over the next 4 days, and I will be mentally and physically exhausted. I will […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most.
I am pretty good company with things turning 40 this year. Here are just several things turning 40 this year. These are also kinda fun. I might have already linked to some of these articles in past posts… Slideshow: 40 Things turning 40 in 2014 40 Signs You’re Almost 40. 40 Signs You’re About To […]
I’m working on a presentation for my conference this week. It’s on building mentoring networks. Rather than the one-to-one hierarchical expert/apprentice model, I argue that building a network based on shared interests, mutual benefit, and through a series of relationships and alliances, we can change what we think of when we hear the term. mentoring. […]
I came across both of these today in my fb feed; both ring so true in my own life that I just had to share. My path in life has always been filled and continues to be filled with ALL of the right people. I am so blessed and grateful! Thoughts of loveliness, I love […]
I have been working on the following post for a good while. It’s a pretty hard one because it links lots of experiences related to my body and how I’ve (mis) treated it. I went to the doctor earlier this week for a check-up. I love knowing my blood pressure and it was perfect 124/70 […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, it seems fitting to use the blog to post about women we may not know but should. Years ago, someone gave me a shirt with this quote on it…and I recognize its enactment in my own life. Post by A Mighty Girl.
I just love Amy Poehler, and I was happy to see her listed in the following article. The motto of her Smart Girls campaign is just perfect: “We change the world by being ourselves, and being ourselves is a lifelong quest.” Being ourselves is certainly a lifelong quest, but one especially worthy of our efforts. […]
I’m from New Orleans. We do not keep calm. We laugh a lot and talk loud and wave our hands. We love our good food, out good music, and good times. We’ve been though hell and back. In spite of everything, we do carry on.
Ahhh, Spring Break…that time in the semester where we have one week off from classes and meetings. In most years, it just means catching up on all the things. In some years, my big conference falls on that exact week, which is always sad, but this year, Spring Break is this week and then I […]