A New Season of Growth

A New Season of Growth

Earlier this week, I  talked with my friend Whitney Johnson about the upcoming back to school season. Her daughter Miranda and my daughter Cami are entering 6th grade. Back to school time holds so much promise and excitement for our children, and for us. What new...
100 Women in a Room: HEELS Bootcamp

100 Women in a Room: HEELS Bootcamp

I walk up the steps to sign in to the event, greeted friendly faces. Everything is ready: name tags, a table of giveaways, a speaker’s table, the podium and microphones. By the time my daughter and I arrive, the room is almost full. Women are greeting each...
Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

In my early 20s, I had the feeling I should know who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. But I had trouble settling on a major in undergrad. I changed my mind a few times and ended up with a degree in English/Creative Writing. At the time, I knew I liked writing...
Seeing Yourself the Way Others See You

Seeing Yourself the Way Others See You

Quick, tell me. How do you see yourself? Do you look at yourself with critical eyes, noticing shortcomings, failures, and missteps? Do you focus on the not-good-enoughs? Or, do you see yourself with kind eyes? Do you focus on your best qualities and accomplishments?...

A Heart Full of Gratitude

“God gave you a gift of 86, 400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?”  {William Arthur Ward} From 2004 to 2008, my husband and I followed our dreams, and traveled the world. We worked on small airplanes in the bush of Mozambique, became...
A Perfect Day

A Perfect Day

I know it’s been a good day because Natalie, my 8 year old, who often complains about how much I work, announced earlier: “This is a perfect day.” Today was our first work day at home after two weeks away, my annual working vacation. As the day...