Clearing Out Clutter
I walked through the house, pausing to open each cabinet and closet. I began to collect the random items I found that hadn’t been used in the recent past: a chicken hat, cleats that had…
Aug
09
Jul
24
Always Listening
The whole family was in the car, headed to our favorite local coffee shop, Noble and Main. Seemingly out of nowhere, my son asks a question about something he had heard me say to my…
Jul
16
Get Better or Get Bitter: Navigating Criticism
A few nights ago I received an email from a senior consultant who has been guiding me through a consulting contract I’m working. The words I read as I opened the email stung – and…
Jun
05
Overwhelmed by Weeds
This morning I was kneeling in the flower beds of my front yard. Spring-slash-summer has finally arrived, and I couldn’t ignore the weeds proliferating the area any longer. Weeding is tedious work. My back ached…