Tonight I missed my mom. For three of my six grandchildren, this was their first time at live theatre, and Surflight Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz did not disappoint. The productions are short, designed to hold even the most rambunctious child’s attention — ideal for introducing something that matters so much to me. My childhoodContinue reading “The Magic That Outlives Us”
Category Archives: Life Lessons
I almost said no
Nobody talks about the gifts you didn’t order. I am not talking about the ones wrapped in a bow with a card that says “congratulations.” I’m talking about the other ones. The ones that come in different forms, masking opportunities. The ones that arrived without warning, poorly wrapped, and unexpected. The ones that sat onContinue reading “I almost said no”
Earning my terrorist title
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7 million people stood up and sent a message to our President. It was the largest protest in the county’s history. There was no reported evidence of unlawful behavior, yet we were labeled as terrorists by the administration. I wonder if adding that to my resume would give me aContinue reading “Earning my terrorist title”
Smoke and mirrors
My father told me to never accept a counteroffer when resigning from a job. For decades, I followed his advice until I didn’t. I was happy in my current role, but recent management changes had left me with an uneasy feeling. As luck would have it, I was recruited by a former manager for aContinue reading “Smoke and mirrors”
Through fear to strength
Last night, I joined my neighbors to meet Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who is running for Governor of New Jersey. This would not be significant in normal times. Yet, I am a registered Republican. She is running on the Democratic ticket. In today’s political climate, that is considered a traitorous act. I was curious and wantedContinue reading “Through fear to strength”
The Political Change Shitshow
It’s 2:28 a.m. again. I reach for my phone to read Heather Cox Richardson’s message, and the emotions return. “You don’t know what you have until it is gone,” repeats in my head. My life has been a cakewalk for the last six decades despite some challenges that would curl some people into a ball.IContinue reading “The Political Change Shitshow”
“The music is all around you; all you have to do is listen.” August Rush
This year I am trying something different. Instead of striving for the seldom achieved BHAG, I accepted the challenge of noting and recording moments during the day that made me think. What made a difference in the way I see the world? It is incredible how noticing the small stuff can impact my perspective. DayContinue reading ““The music is all around you; all you have to do is listen.” August Rush”
The magic of the season
I read somewhere that while Thanksgiving is a day, Christmas is a season. That was all I needed to jump-start the celebration. The tree went up over Thanksgiving weekend despite looking weary on Christmas morning. Brittany & Robbie, Donovan, Ryder, and Tasha were living with us while their house was under renovation, so holiday cheerContinue reading “The magic of the season”
When the wrapping doesn’t match the gift
“Did Sean fill his open job?” popped up in a Slack message from our Chief People Officer, and I had my answer. Without significant revenue, the company could not survive. Over the weekend, the leaders met to decide who would be laid off to make up the shortfall. Just like that, along with 17% ofContinue reading “When the wrapping doesn’t match the gift”
That’s a wrap
While 2021 brought incredible beginnings, 2022 looks like whiplash on steroids. After selling my parents’ home on Long Beach Island, I felt a physical ache. My place of solstice and peace was gone. A random call from a realtor about an area we had never considered and a price that gave us palpitations, we wroteContinue reading “That’s a wrap”
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