Finding the right dog doesn’t just happen overnight. You think about the kind of dog that fits your life, your family, your pace. You look into breeds, then breeders, hoping to find one that truly cares about their dogs. And then you wait – hoping...
I came across a short clip from The School of Hard Knocks that stuck with me. The advice was simple: don’t count other people’s money. Todd Nepola talks about how easy it is to look around - especially online - and assume everyone else is doing...
When we moved less than a mile from our old house, your dad and I didn’t expect anything to feel that different. But now, whenever someone asks how we like living here, our answer is always the same: we love the walks....
Dad and I have been using some downtime to watch a few series - some new, some older.I’d always been curious about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It kept showing up in my feed, likely because of the choreography and performance elements. But beyond knowing it...
The other week, I had an early morning doctor’s appointment. Without getting into the details, my interaction at check-in and check-out was uneven at best. One person was fine. Another was clearly not.It left me thinking - she’s in her 20s. Does her employer know...
I read about Jimmy Gracey this week. If you haven’t yet, take a few minutes to read his story.Jimmy was from Illinois. He attended a private school, like you did. He played hockey - by all accounts, he was talented, committed, and loved by his...
You may have noticed this sticky note on my monitor over the years. I kept it there because this is harder than it sounds. It still is. I’ve learned that reacting - especially in frustration - hands over control. It shifts your focus, your energy, even...
I’m naturally a homebody. Staying home has always felt comfortable to me, and sometimes comfort quietly wins over adventure. There were also plenty of fears that kept me there - things that felt big in my head but probably didn’t deserve that much power.You don’t...