Life is about taking some risks. So I threw my name into the hat and applied to be a a TEDxDes Moines speaker. I am excited to share that I was Read More
Keep Going and Growing
During COVID, there have been highs and lows. Silver linings and things and people we miss. Many of us have pivoted in a variety of ways. In my recent Read More
Tell Me: What Will You Miss?
One person I follow is Courtney Martin. She had a post asking her followers to share what they will miss when the pandemic is over. We are hearing a Read More
Why COVID-19 is Good Practice for Retirement
You will never have more time than you have right now.This pandemic makes for an interesting time to be working. Unless you are an essential worker, Read More
Five Lessons I Learned About Living Your Best Life
Recently, I had the chance to interview Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. This post reflects some of what I Read More
I Hope You Have a Will. Consider Adding This Letter.
We know we are living in surreal times. During this pandemic, we are reminded daily of the fine line between life and death. It is time to get our Read More
Remembering John Prine … Hello
https://youtu.be/OVhA01J0Zsg Ya' know that old trees just grow stronger And old rivers grow wilder ev'ry day Old people just grow Read More
How Achievable is the “American Dream”?
Are you living the "American Dream?" If so, what does that mean to you? How achievable is the Dream for most people? Read this post to learn Read More
What does it mean to be a good neighbor in these uncertain times?
We are living and working in unprecedented times. Organizations and the leaders in them are having to react quickly and communicate clearly in order Read More