PLAY! is my Theme for 2025

PLAY! is my Theme for 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Every year I try to decide on what word or theme I want for the new year. I have been doing this for a couple of decades now. Here are some past posts (2024) and a podcast where we discuss choosing a theme for the year. I love going back and...
Favorite Things

Favorite Things

Reading Time: 4 minutes A good friend of mine throws a “Favorite Things” Party every year. The idea for this party is that a group of friends all choose their favorite thing from the past year and buys enough of them to give it as a gift to everyone at the party. You...
Why We Hired a Financial Planner

Why We Hired a Financial Planner

Reading Time: 4 minutes For me, it all started with seeing Carl Richards speak at a conference. I am a huge Carl Richards fan and he did not disappoint. I love his messages and valuable insights. (On a side note, Carl Richards has a new podcast that I highly...
The Start Of A New School Year

The Start Of A New School Year

Reading Time: 3 minutes I am having a hard time believing that the summer is quickly coming to a close. Yes, I know many of my friends and family in other parts of the country have already started going back to school. We still have a few more precious weeks here and...
Why Do I Push Myself?

Why Do I Push Myself?

Reading Time: 4 minutes I had a wonderful visit with a good friend. At the end of our time together, she asked me, “Why do you push yourself so hard?” I keep thinking about this question. First off, I was surprised to have her ask me this. Previously in the...