The Power of Social Media

The Power of Social Media

This week, I spent a half hour on the phone with Grant Webster talking about the power of social media. We live in the same town, minutes apart. I met him through Jim Lange; Jim and I attend the same church. I met Jim, though, initially, through social media. And the...
To Stay Positive, Look Ahead — Not Back

To Stay Positive, Look Ahead — Not Back

In a recent post, I told you that I am making some major changes in my professional life. This is as good a time as any to let you know that I have resigned from my work at the university. My last post on the other blog is on December 22nd, less than a week from now....
She Would Talk to a Snake

She Would Talk to a Snake

We have a family joke. It’s about my mom, and how she will talk to anyone. She’ll chat up a sales clerk, sharing details about her life; she’ll introduce everyone at the table to a server at a restaurant; she’ll make friends in waiting rooms or...
My 38th Birthday

My 38th Birthday

Two years ago on my birthday, I took my kids the the park to meet a friend for a picnic. The day was glorious: bright sunshine, blue skies, flowers around the park in full color. While I sat near the sand pit watching them dig tunnels and build castles, my cell phone...
Choosing Change

Choosing Change

I just posted “How Do You Respond to Change?” at the other blog I write. Change is hard. Sometimes it’s hard because we don’t have any choice about it; the changes are completely out of our control. In that case, we may feel entitled to the...