This Is The Moment

This Is The Moment

Have you ever experienced setbacks, encountered challenges, or failed miserably? Struggled, made a poor choice, or taken a wrong turn? Said words you regret, missed an opportunity, wasted time? Do I even need to ask? If you want to lead yourself and others you need to...
How Diverse is Your Neighborhood?

How Diverse is Your Neighborhood?

When I lived in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, I experienced the sights, sounds, and smells of the world at my doorstep. Snippets of conversations in several languages during an afternoon at the playground. Corner grocery stores, each unique in its ethnic...
What Do You Want to Be Known For?

What Do You Want to Be Known For?

What do you want to be known for? Have you ever wanted to be famous? Maybe not paparazzi famous, but have you ever dreamed of being remembered centuries after your death for your leadership, sacrifice, and service? Most of us will never be worldwide, history book...
Hope for a New Year

Hope for a New Year

Wednesday night, my husband and I hired a babysitter and went to dinner with friends at a neighborhood hot spot. We only do this a few times each year. This time, we went to see our friend Clare, a singer/songwriter, who was performing. Clare sang an original song...
Christmas Thoughts

Christmas Thoughts

I have a new favorite place to write. It’s an odd place, not the most comfortable spot in the house. I’ve adopted this spot, though, because my youngest daughter is learning how to fall asleep on her own. As long as I am sitting nearby, she will lie quietly in her bed...