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The Weather You Bring
Two exchanges, 24 hours apart, entirely different experiences. Doug and I entered the Salamander Washington DC last Wednesday. We were only staying one night. When we approached the front desk, we were greeted by Eskedar. She could not have been lovelier. When she...
Motivational Monday!
On Thursday, Doug and I celebrated 32 years together! Holy smokes, that's a long time. I remember saying early in our relationship, "I can't wait until the time comes when I have known you longer than I haven't known you!" Honestly, I wish I had never not known Doug!...
Motivational Monday!
While we were in Ireland in September, I watched a man create this on Grafton Street in downtown Dublin. It was my first time seeing someone paint graffiti, and it was incredible to witness his mastery of the spray can (you can see them below the art). There's no room...
Friday’s Quote
"We are not victims of our situation. We are the architects of it." ~ Simon Sinek Doug and I went into the city last night to see a show. We were able to grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine beforehand. While we were waiting for our check, we started talking about...
Motivational Monday!
Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies lost the series to the New York Mets. This wasn't supposed to happen. The Phils were the first place team in the National League East. The Mets, on the other hand, came into the playoffs as a wild card and had to battle to move on....
Motivational Monday!
Last night, Doug and I made it home just in time to catch the thrilling final innings of the Phillies' playoff showdown against the New York Mets—and it was a barn burner! The lead bounced back and forth, both teams slugging it out with everything on the line. But in...
Friday’s Quote
"Would've. Should've. Could've...Didn't. Didn't. Didn't." Unknown We all have one life and we should be living it with no regrets, right? Andy Andrews said, "Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to its fullest—well, that's a choice." What's your, "Would've....
Work To Live?
After being in France for a week, I headed to Ireland for a family wedding and the difference between these two cultures was glaring. I wouldn't say one was better than the other, just very different, and so I learned a few more lessons leapfrogging from one country...
Motivational Monday!
If you're a football fan in the Northeast, yesterday (and Thursday) weren't particularly good days for you or me, sadly. But I did hear an interview with Saquon Barkley on FOX Sports before the game that really made me think. They were asking him about his move to the...
Friday’s Quote
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything."~ George Bernard Shaw Changing your mind is no easy task. And the older we get, the more difficult it is. You might be thinking, "I can change my mind," but that...