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Thank You For 2020
Greetings, As we bring 2020 to an end and prep for 2021, what are you thinking? Maybe something like, “I hope 2021 is better than 2020.” I know I’ve been thinking it. But, before we ‘dive right in’ I want to thank each of you for making 2020 better...

WHAT COACHING IS PERFECT FOR
Often people come to me with a specific problem area in their life they want help with. How to talk to their spouse about the clutter in their house. How to talk to their kids about priorities and what is important to them. Communication...
Connect to Creativity
Creativity lives at the center of every Soul. Truth. “How do you tap into it?” and “How do you keep it flowing?” Several weeks back in my blog, Falling in Love – With Your Own Life, I shared a story about focusing attention and the wonder found in...
Monkey, Mind Surprise!
‘Monkey Mind’ – the state of being when you feel restless, unable to focus, unable to settle down, compelled and distracted; at odds with what you think and feel about what is actually happening around you. In talking with various friends and the...
Falling in Love – With Your Own Life
COVID and community restrictions on gatherings, the stress of balancing kids, school, and work, the monotony of more of the same, has admittedly felt like a heavy weight. When life circumstances are challenging as it is right now it’s easy to fall...
10 TIPS TO RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS
Recently I was in a conversation with one of my grandchildren about perceived actions not taken on his behalf. Frustrated and angry by lack of action and tired of talking about it, our conversation ground to a halt. I fully recognized now was NOT...
Trick or Treat? Yes or No in the Midst of COVID
October, the month when goblins and ghouls, witches and warlocks, Star Wars and princesses roam the streets to Trick or Treat for Mars Bars, Candy Corn or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Many parents and communities are either asking the question or...
Love and Imagination
Two of my favorite Albert Einstein quotes: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” “I am not especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” So, what does Einstein have to do with relationships? Is there some...
The First Ingredient to Successful Conversations
Relationship recipe – sounds so simple, just follow the steps and voila, everything will turn out perfectly. Simple, yes? But as every good cook knows, becoming a great cook takes time and attention, and practice. Last week we talked about being...
Getting Through It – Be Your Own Pal
My stepmom was the best Italian cook ever. She loved to cook for friends and family at every holiday and gave me my first cookbook, inscribed with a loving message, a key to successful living. Mom said it best, “May you find joy and warmth in your...
A Little Letter for You – The Power of Relationship
I have an amazing Granddaughter. Since the age of 4 she has been a fashionista mixing patterns, textures, colors, boots, dresses and creating a visual statement of who she is and what she likes. She is smart, athletic, magical, pragmatic, organized...