When I was finishing high school, I wrote a list of everything I did not want to do, but I didn’t know what I did want to do. I was lost. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, and in those days, women were starting to…

At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question: “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” You don’t have any existing systems. You don’t have to worry about any staff disruptions; there aren’t any. You don’t have to close or transition anything. I had…

Throughout her life, country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has spoken openly about many situations, including her faith and humble beginnings. She has made many hilarious comments and has been open about her struggles with fame. For years, people would poke fun at her for many things, including…

I have a few guilty pleasures. For example, I read People magazine, and I especially like the issue after some glamorous event. They always have pictures of unique dresses. I don’t remember when my fascination started, but I imagine it goes back to dressing my Barbie. If you look in…

We need to go somewhere. We are stuck in a system where the people who need help far outnumber those willing and able to do the work of helping. There is a workforce shortage that is affecting many industries. …

At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question, “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” If you don’t have any existing systems, didn’t have to worry about any disruptions of staff or must transition anything. After he asked me that question, I had…

I have really enjoyed the Spring this year. Even though my allergies did kick up, the flowers and flowering trees were amazing. I grew up where planting something in a pot― to place at your mailbox or in your yard― was rare, but very much appreciated. My grandmother, who had…

Everyone in the US has heard some stories about Benjamin Franklin. Some of them are true, and some of them are false. This story will be about a false narrative: the origin of streetlights. For years, many people associate the invention of streetlights with Ben Franklin, but that’s not true…

Years ago, I attended a series of meetings held by the Scattergood Foundation, where the learning was dynamic, energizing, and refreshing. I presented in one of those meetings and enjoyed the challenge of being as inspiring as the speakers I had heard. In one memorable session, the speaker addressed the…