I was feeling pretty good about myself.  Letting my hair go ‘natural’ was so empowering….until I looked in the mirror.  Wow.  That brownish clay/gray color didn’t seem to do anything but make me look older and feel even worse.  But, I reminded myself that I was so….natural.  Authentic.  Real. Thinking I just needed a different style, I decided to try a new hairdresser.  And, that’s … Read more

His name was Alexander Windsor.  A 110 pound adult male Doberman, he made quite a presence in our lives.  Beloved companion.  Devoted friend.  Always smiling, he loved us no matter what sort of mood we brought home and presented to him. He lived in the present and never held a grudge. He did not spend his days worrying about tomorrow or even a particular afternoon. … Read more

Have you ever “gone along with the crowd” to be accepted or to gain popularity?  I think we were all guilty of that at some point when we were younger.  (But not today, right?) Do you ever remember that in order to please the crowd – you would go right along with making fun of someone or intentionally snubbing them? How about remaining silent knowing … Read more

How’s your leadership really working for you? When you go out on the floor or within a department, do people turn or avert their eyes?  Do they disappear and you find yourself alone with a nervous supervisor?   If this is happening to you – it’s a big red flag.  You will have no clue and will be blindsided with problems ‘from out of nowhere’ and … Read more

Have you ever been ‘broke’? Had times when you absolutely didn’t know how you were going to make it ……. and suddenly you got a forgotten refund check or you found $10.00 in the pocket of an old coat?  How on earth did you make it all these years? When you look back in desolate times, somehow……you came through.  The Israelites came through too.  Right … Read more