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Grabbing Life By The Lemons
My mother-in-law narrowly escaped death last week and things have been wicked hard. The kind of hard that makes you gain new perspective and understand song lyrics or book quotes that went over your head before. Dickens’ prose “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” keeps swirling in my mind….
Off Our Asses Now, Okay?
Your big goal/dream/idea wants you to know that it is waiting for you. Pining away. Would send you roses and chocolates and a handwritten love poem if it could. I can see the beauty that is meant for you and am smirking at your excuses. (With love, of course. I adore us humans. Seriously, I…
Happy Birthday to ME! (And: 40 birthday wishes for YOU!)
Happy Birthday to ME! (And: 40 birthday wishes for YOU!) Ladies & gents (OK, let’s keep it real — mostly ladies!) … May 5th, the world got a little bouncier and rowdier. ‘Cause lil' baby Susan was born. My mama and daddy had no idea what they were in for….. Yup. Sunday is my 40th…
Married 20 Years: Love Despite Snoring and Trauma
Anyone who says that true love shouldn’t be hard is either lying or an asshole. Or both. Those kinds of messages cause great people to walk away from one other. Which we almost did…once upon a time. But after 22 years together, and 20 of those married, I’m proud of what we’ve built. It’s the…
It’s Time
The moment you decide that where you’ve been is not where you’re going. The pause in the electric atmosphere that whispers — Go. The tingle up your spine that reassures you– Yes. This. —————– It’d be nice if your delicious life was handed to you on a silver platter. Super easy if you could snap…
Tornado of Enthusiasm
Had a great time being interviewed by Stephen Lahey of Small Business Talent on Visibility, Credibility and Creating Your Own Luck. He dubbed me a “tornado of enthusiasm.” I’ll take it! Listen to Podcast
Life is Delicious & Truth Statements
You are not perfect. Your life is not perfect. (And it never will be.) Oh no! Did you hear that? It was the sound of 10,000 personal development gurus throwing a hissy fit! But sister friend, it’s true. Perfection is a myth. Control is a myth. Imperfection is the only reality. And here’s the crazy…
What Boxing Taught Me
My Emily is not a fan pf physical exercise. She’d rather do ANYTHING than exercise. But, she intellectually understands that her body needs to move, so we tried to find something fun for her to do that’s not your typical workout. Everything I suggested was a NO. Hiking? Nah. Zumba? Eye roll. Indoor rock climbing?…
Setting Intentions
I’m not sure I’ve ever let go of something or made a wish in such a beautiful way. Check out this short video from the Clear Coaches retreat in Savannah.