How often do we genuinely express gratitude in our daily lives? I’ll admit, even as someone who focuses on gratitude, there are moments when I get caught up in the rush of the day and forget to say thank you consciously. Recently, I’ve noticed that my expressions of gratitude often come in moments of relief …
I sent the below message to Travis Kelce’s IG and New Heights‘ IG and FB accounts. I don’t know if it will be read, but I hope so. Usher pictured here, just because it’s Usher. I didn’t send that along in the message. ————– Dear Mr. Kelce, First off – I LOVE New Heights! You and Jason are …
Have you ever pondered how easily some things come for people? It is seemingly effortless for some, while others need help accomplishing it. I am amazed when I think of the visionaries behind the Internet, realizing it’s an energy exchange. I can get lost in Chicago’s skyline, marveling at the architectural brilliance of its creators. When …
How do you approach each day? Is it seen as a unique 24-hour gift, or just another repetition of the day before? It’s all too easy to fall into a daily routine and overlook those special moments, even on the toughest days. Surprisingly, even in challenging moments, there can be something extraordinary waiting to be …
The text came in the late evening of July 15th; my brother was in the process of dying. Within 90 minutes, I received another text that he was gone. While he had been fighting cancer for three years, the end came quickly and was a shock. My big brother lived 5 hours from me. We …
Hi there! I want to introduce myself (or reintroduce myself) as I have a lot of friends on social media. Many of you, I know in person – family, friends, etc. Then there are more of you I know from online, some of whom I consider treasured friends and delightful acquaintances. If you know anything about me, …
I LOVE BIG. I FEEL BIG. I HUG BIG. I SMILE BIG. I am focused on positivity and gratitude much of the time, AND at the same time, my heart hurts from injustice. My heart gets filled with anger and frustration when people take advantage of others and harm others—those who speak of integrity and …
My stay in Panama City Beach ends this week as I head back to Chicago on Friday. I’ve been sharing many pictures of my 17th-floor perch via Facebook. Yesterday, I shared the above image with the following words: My 17th-floor perch. I happily share pictures of the many moods of the ocean and her mesmerizing …
“I have always been a hugger. Many moons ago, one of my tag lines, when I was saying goodbye to friends, was, “Give me a hug, it’s good for you! I saw it on Donahue!” I am dating myself, btw lol. Fast forward to 2009, when I met Carol Miller on a Mediterranean cruise. What a magical adventure! It …
