Today is the 176th birthday of Mark Twain. You know someone is important when we continue to have birthdays for him after he has died. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is definitely one of those people. I cannot remember... Read More
Black Friday. Leftovers. Family lingering. My family typically celebrates Thanksgiving the Friday after Thanksgiving so we can spend the entire days – Thursday and Friday – with both sides of our families. Today my Thanksgiving continues. I hope you are... Read More
Now that I have overindulged for the past two days, my body is begging for some clean eating and the usual running routine. Good thing I have another goal – another half-marathon in February. Two half-marathons actually. Wanna join me... Read More
Day 24: I am thankful for the holiday crew holding down the fort today. They give up their days and nights so we can all be with our families. Happy Thanksgiving, All! I hope your day and weekend are full... Read More
Day 23: I am thankful for passionate organizations advocating for everyone at large, systems levels. From professional organizations to disease organizations, they are working to impact us for the better (most of the time). Yes, we may have differing opinions,... Read More
Day 22: I am really thankful for brand new days. They’re fresh with hope and possibility. And if it’s Tuesday – my favorite day of the week – then that means we all lived through Monday. I’m looking forward to... Read More
Day 21: I am really thankful for IT support. It is very easy to take it for granted, and great IT folks who help whenever called upon make work so much easier. When good IT support is missing, everyone feels... Read More
Day 20: Hey, sometimes you just have to be thankful for those weeks that are a little shorter than others. Yes, the days before holidays are typically packed because we are all trying to cram a week’s worth of work... Read More
Day 19: I am thankful for weeks that end on a high, easing me into the weekend. It is the kind of transition where everyone works together to maximize results and walks away knowing the job was done well and... Read More
Day 18: I am thankful for your perspective. It’s different than mine, shaped by your knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experience. It brings dimension and depth to discussions, ideas, and care. Our strength is in our differences.... Read More