Sounds silly, I know. But I consider cotton balls to be the least wasteful for cleaning up little messes. Sure, they’re universally known for gently taking off eye makeup, cleaning scrapes, dabbing cuts, sanitizing tools and removing nail polish. But what about their less obvious uses? Here are some of mine, and some I never knew: —Spot clean toothpaste… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Cotton Balls
Off the Grid and Into the Wild
Wire Pass Slot CanyonPhoto Credit: ME! I wasn’t totally off the grid, but I might as well have been! One moment elevated high up on a mesa, then later deep down in a slot canyon. Not only was the hour of day confusing me, frequently changing as I moved across state lines and time zones,… Continue reading Off the Grid and Into the Wild
Things I Have to Have: Appreciation for the Magnolias
Did you watch the Masters Tournament last weekend? Congrats to Rory! Did you know that the iconic entry to Augusta National Golf Club is called Magnolia Lane? This majestic drive is flanked with over 60 mature southern magnolia trees, towering over and creating a tunnel-like approach. It is quite spectacular! I’ve attached a link at the bottom for… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Appreciation for the Magnolias
Willing to Eat the Frog?
Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of this before—I hadn’t either until I started paying attention to how I was actually spending my time. Or really, how I wanted to be spending it. Now that I get it—I can honestly tell you, I am ALL IN! The phrase “eat the frog” is widely attributed to versions… Continue reading Willing to Eat the Frog?
Things I Have to Have: Anticipation of Spring (Republished from April 2024)
#republish #repeat #remind Technically we are in spring. To me, we are in the “anticipation of spring”. On the precipice. RIGHT NOW! The days where all things are transitioning rapidly from bleak to BEAUTIFUL! The fickle weather confusing all of us living things. Not knowing just how far to emerge each day from our cocoonish mindsets and modes of hibernation.… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Anticipation of Spring (Republished from April 2024)
Delegate to Elevate!
Spring is HERE! YAY!!! The first quarter in the books! You’ve been working hard on your business and your life. It’s time to take a little inventory, see what needs a bit of tweaking. How can things run more smoothly, more efficiently, more productively? Where are you getting tripped up, bogged down, stuck? What is stealing… Continue reading Delegate to Elevate!
Things I Have to Have: My Bluetooth Speaker
Ever wondered why it’s called Bluetooth? According to my buddy, ChatGPT, Bluetooth is named after a Viking king of Denmark and Norway from the 10th century. Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson was known for his off-colored tooth, strong communication skills, and the ability to unite different Scandinavian tribes, similar to how Bluetooth technology connects different devices wirelessly. FUN FACT:… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: My Bluetooth Speaker
Spring Cleaning That Matters
Are you getting bombarded with tips for “spring cleaning”? Does it excite you? Intimidate you? Make you cringe at the thought of it? Too daunting to think about all the areas of your life needing cleansing, freshening and refreshing? Be assured…you are not alone! Here’s a thought! Before pulling out the rubber gloves, Swiffer and… Continue reading Spring Cleaning That Matters
Things I Have to Have: Vitamin D
Did you know that we could be outside, naked, all winter in NY and not get the vitamin D we need? The angle of the sun is too low. Only south of latitude 35-37° N does the sun provide enough UVB year-round for synthesizing Vitamin D. That puts us down in the Carolinas!… Hmmmm… At this very… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Vitamin D
The Hidden Power of Writing: A Skill Worth Keeping
Is it too old-fashioned? Antiquated? Archaic? My last newsletter promised a deeper dive, and “for another day”, into how hand writing compares to typing. Today is the day we give proper recognition to the fading practice of writing by hand. Let me cover some things you probably forgot about, never really thought about, didn’t think you… Continue reading The Hidden Power of Writing: A Skill Worth Keeping