by beth | Feb 7, 2023 | Burdens, Courage, Hard Work, Perseverance, Self-Care
My extended family went out to dinner on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of our family’s fabulous matriarch! It was a great night with lots of laughs. While we were enjoying cocktails, I happen to see this sculpture on the bookshelf. I assumed it was...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jan 17, 2023 | Choices, Determination, Goals, Hard Work, Persistence, Uncategorized
Do you want 2023 to be your best year? Of course you do, who wouldn’t? Let me share a story with you that might help. When we were getting ready to move back in June and July, I was incredibly worried about our 11+ year old Sheep-a-doodle, Sophie, being able to...
by Beth FItzgerald | Sep 26, 2022 | Failure, Forgiveness, Hard Work, Inspirational, Leadership, Success
Last night, while we were waiting for the New York Yankees rain delay to end, there was a story on ESPN about Nick Saban, the head coach of Alabama Football. I’m not a fan of Alabama Football, nor am I not a fan. And I know of Nick...
by Beth FItzgerald | Sep 19, 2022 | Beliefs, Bravery, Hard Work, Power of the Mind
A week ago Saturday, something unbelievable happened in college football—two colossal underdogs toppled football royalty. Appalachian State University came into Kyle Field and in front 103,000 loyal Aggie fans, they took down the mighty giant 17-14. Fun...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jul 28, 2022 | Burdens, Hard Work, Resourcefulness, Stress
Tuesday, I was moving some things into our new apartment. These were things the movers won’t move or they were simply in the way—awkward things, things that don’t fit into boxes, really heavy things. Actually, I think it was just an excuse to escape the...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jul 8, 2022 | Determination, Friday Quote, Hard Work, Inspirational, Persistence, Procrastination, Self Improvement, Success
“As one goes through life, one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.” Katherine Hepburn Katherine!! Well said! Most people will read this quote and think, “Of course! I already know that.” And I don’t...
