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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...
Van Gogh’s Walk
Good morning!! It feels so good to be home! I learned a lot of lessons while I was away. Europeans live life very differently than us Americans and they see us coming from a mile away! They ask if we are American, but the truth is, they already know. We give off a...
Friday on Thursday!
"Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame." ~ Brené Brown I know it's not Friday, so why am I sharing a quote? I will be on a plane when "Friday's Quote" is suppose to arrive in your inbox— I will be away for the next two...
Motivational Monday!
My cousin came to visit New York City this past weekend to celebrate his birthday, go to the US Open Tennis Championships, and have some fun. Usually, this means that Doug and I spend the weekend traipsing around the city—but not this time. Doug had some other...