As I prepare to leave my home, not only for a trip to visit my mom in New England, but in awareness that this is hurricane season in Florida, I have no idea whether I can fly out safely and whether my home and belongings will be intact when I return. I look around at
“HATS OFF” to Women Who Change Our World!
Posted by on March 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
I have always loved supporting the accomplishments of women, acknowledging the long, hard roads they’ve paved, or taken, to achieve equality and success, especially when they’ve then created opportunities for other women. It would be impossible to write about their history and achievements in this blog, but I want to share some of the women
“A LOVE HOLIDAY”
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Do you remember your earliest Valentine’s Day celebration and how it made you feel? At 7 years old, I recall decorating a brown paper bag with my name, surrounded by colorful hearts and flowers to be hung along the base of the classroom blackboard with the hopes that it would soon be filled with little Valentine cards from classmates. I felt lucky, but unless the teacher asked students to put cards in each bag, it wasn’t everyone’s experience to feel special or that they ‘fit in’.
STRONGER TOGETHER
Posted by on January 17, 2023 Leave a Comment
When I think of all of the things that are affecting our health and well-being, there is one pandemic that we can actually do something to ease. LONELINESS! When there are 8 billion people living on this planet, why are there so many who are feeling less valued, lonely, and more isolated?
WOW! WHAT a GIFT!
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There is something special about Kathy Fitz – the way that she truly engages with each person, deeply listens, and makes you feel like you matter. I always love being in her presence and I walk away feeling grateful for our time together. But when I learned that Kathy had decided to donate a kidney to a total stranger just because it was something she could do . . . I was awed and wanted to know more.
I wish you…
Posted by on November 15, 2022 Leave a Comment
During this season of Thanks giving, I want to express how grateful I am for YOU! For the past 11 years, I have been privileged to share with you what has influenced my life in ways that might bring comfort, peace, and inspiration.
These Precious Moments
Posted by on August 8, 2022 Leave a Comment
With so much uncertainty these days, the time to connect or be with those we love is ever more precious. Despite being in the projected path of Hurricane Ian’s approaching winds, I decided to take the chance to fly out to be with my mom in New England to celebrate her 94th birthday.
The POWER of COMMUNITY!
Posted by on July 15, 2022 Leave a Comment
“In community, we can do just about anything!” – Mary Boutieller
Don’t Spend Today Worrying About Tomorrow
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Do you sometimes feel like you are on a Merry-Go-Round, going past the gold ring over and over, not realizing that it is already in your hand?
FRESH EYES on LIFE!
Posted by on May 2, 2022 Leave a Comment
Don’t you love seeing babies of any species? They are so innocent, so inquisitive, so playful, so open to exploring, and totally excited at new discoveries. Why can’t we be more like that?
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