Last year I began a tradition with my grand daughter– for her 6th birthday we went for a movie and lunch date. Last week it was my grandson’s turn to join his cousin and I in this celebratory jaunt to the movie theatre. One of my favorite, early memories of my Gran was being taken […] Continue reading →

We are making all of it up all the time. Humans are story-making machines. It’s time to rewrite some of those old stories that have been dragging you down and wearing you out. Shift your perspective and create another possible story – one that is more supportive and life-giving,    I forgive myself for believing […] Continue reading →

Life is better at the lake. Go fishing, watch the sunset, splash and play, nap often, make s’mores, wish on stars, enjoy wildlife, tell campfire stories. A day at the lake restores the soul. I’m just “sittin’ on the dock of the bay, wastin’ time”. If you are lucky enough to have a place at […] Continue reading →

 Inner Critic is my name for the voice in your head that does not appear to be all that helpful. Everyone has an Inner Critic – even me!  Your Inner Critic has the ability to take you right out of the game. You are wired to survive, and for your subconscious mind that means keep […] Continue reading →

I taught school for 20 years – grade 6 to post graduate, and here’s how we created solutions just by the way we thought about seeming obstacles… “I believed in the students’ ability to learn and be successful, and we practiced ways of building that belief in them. I encouraged my junior-high students to let […] Continue reading →