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Motivational Monday!
Saturday night, Doug and I decided to try a local restaurant, the Fork Hill Kitchen, in Union City, New Jersey, and we are really glad we did! The food was outstanding, the restaurant was charming, and the staff was 10 out of 10. I don't normally do "restaurant...
Friday’s Quote
"I'm not funny. What I am is brave." ~ Lucille Ball Do you know how many things could be fixed or rectified if we were brave? If you've ever watched Lucille Ball, you know she was funny because she wasn't afraid to be outlandish, to look silly, or to go over the top....
Motivational Monday!
I walk a lot in Hoboken. I'm not necessarily going anywhere, just walking. I see a lot on these walks and it always makes me think. I see people who seem to have it easy—like the young adults on Stevens Institute of Technology who seem carefree as they walk along...
Friday’s Quote
"Our burdens feel lighter when we help carry someone else's for a day or even an hour." Hola Kotb That's it. Who can you help? Whose burden can you help carry today. What does that even look like? Spend five minutes thinking of your friends and family. Pick one person...
Stronger You!
This recent mindset shift really blew my mind, so I have to share so it with you so it can blow your mind, too. To start, I'll need you to think about someone you really don't like being around—I know, not the way you want to start the morning, but it will be really...
Motivational Monday!
This past Saturday I knew, in advance, was going to be a very long day. I had to get up at 5 am to be in Camden by 8 am to attend our semi-annual in-person board meeting. I love this meeting, but it's a very full day. This year, I was leaving our meeting early to head...
Friday’s Quote
"Success is about us. Significance is about others." John C. Maxwell Thank you, John! Sometimes we need a level-set, or simply a reminder of what we are doing and why. Success can last a lifetime, but significance can last several lifetimes. Take a look at what you're...
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...