by beth | Oct 30, 2023 | Grumpy, Happiness, Kindness, Self Improvement
I was headed into New York yesterday to meet some friends for lunch and to see the Broadway show The Cottage. For me, on that rainy day, it was like a shorter version of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. My version was Walk, Ferry, and Bus. The free bus from the Ferry...
by beth | Mar 22, 2023 | Choices, Happiness, Kindness
I did a pre-recorded Peloton ride yesterday with Leanne Hainsby. If you’re unfamiliar with Leanne, she’s a British instructor who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and riding with her is like riding with a ray of sunshine,...
by beth | Mar 8, 2023 | Happiness, Health, Kindness, Peace, Self-Care
Happy International Woman’s Day! And if you’re not a woman, I encourage you to keep reading, primarily because a woman was critical in your existence here on earth. And this post is probably not going in the direction you think it is. I love being a woman...
by beth | Feb 22, 2023 | Character, Kindness, Team Building, Values
I was reading The Engineer’s Wife, by Tracey Enerson Wood, the other day and the characters discussed the Cutty Sark—which, surprisingly, was not originally a blended Scotch whisky, but a boat. Built in 1869, she was a British clipper ship that transported...
by beth | Feb 21, 2023 | Giving, Happiness, Kindness, Self Improvement, Success
Happy Fat Tuesday! Fun Fact: Did you know that Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual of Lenten sacrifices and fasting begin. I hope you have a fabulous King Cake to...
by beth | Feb 16, 2023 | Kindness, Self Improvement
A while back, Adam Grant wrote that it’s a higher compliment to call someone thoughtful than it is to call them smart. I didn’t quite get why he decided to compare these two adjectives, but I do think being thoughtful is not only something we can learn but...
