Life’s Surprises: When Winter Weather Finally Gives Way to Spring

Almost two weeks after the fact… And feeling like the pace it took me to “work my way” through this winter season sweet treat…   April is here… and so are the sounds, scents, and weather of spring.  This time, to stay – no fooling, y’all! So, have a beautiful and blessed start to your… Read More Life’s Surprises: When Winter Weather Finally Gives Way to Spring

A Moment to Meditate: Poetry for Encouragement

Invictus by William Ernest Henley   Out of the night that covers me,       Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be       For my unconquerable soul.   In the fell clutch of circumstance       I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance       My head is bloody, but… Read More A Moment to Meditate: Poetry for Encouragement

Having Difficult Conversations…With Yourself

Last Tuesday I attended a professional development class titled “Having Difficult Conversations,” and the topic revolved around courage and using it to face your fear of having a difficult conversation with your peer/coworker, subordinate, or supervisor/employer. Considering the week (and month) I had leading up to that class, I felt as though I was already using… Read More Having Difficult Conversations…With Yourself