To me, one of the cardinal sins of life is cutting the line. In grand terms, it tips the scales in favor of the individual versus society as a whole. It collapses the very foundation upon which civilization is built. It’s the real-life example of grabbing the proverbial conch shell and yelling to the masses,ContinueContinue reading “Cutting the Line”
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Ditching the Crutches!
I am so thrilled because for the first time in two and a half weeks I can walk (sort of) without crutches! If you didn’t read my latest, I recently tore my calf muscle. For the full and entertaining story, click here: Finding Humor in Injury. This week, I sported better compression socks and haveContinueContinue reading “Ditching the Crutches!”
Finding Humor in Injury
As I sit here waiting for someone to take pity on me and make me my bagel, I’m reflecting on the humorous aspects of my most recent injury. Let me catch everyone up. About a week and a half ago I was merrily thinking about everything else while carrying my dog into the groomer’s. OurContinueContinue reading “Finding Humor in Injury”
Happy New Year!
Time to get your proverbial shit together! Fear not, this is not a typical article on 5 ways to get your shit together in the New Year. I would definitely not be the person to write that post. I would be more the person to write the post, how to get it together for maybeContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
I Actually Hiked!!
If you’ve been following this blog, or if you’ve known me for more than an hour, you know when it comes to outdoor activities, I’m scared of my own shadow. I didn’t grow up hiking or camping and never really ran into it on my journey thus far. But in my newest job, my colleagueContinueContinue reading “I Actually Hiked!!”
For Our Daughters
On Friday night, my 11 year old son was in a panic. “Mom, I need your help.” he said with urgency. He proceeded to show me his phone and about 14 missed calls IN A ROW from the same 11 year old girl. Then he showed me a series of no less than 30 textsContinueContinue reading “For Our Daughters”
I’m In Here
We all know the phrase “Beauty is Only Skin Deep”. I remember my mother telling me that many years ago. She was counseling me to go beyond the surface of things to get to what’s real underneath. It was wonderful advice. True beauty is beyond physical; it is the sum of all the parts ofContinueContinue reading “I’m In Here”
Mirror Mirror
As many of you know, I have spent 45 minutes, once a week, over the last year and a half, on a therapist’s couch. Those collective hours have been tremendously helpful in leading me towards a full and complete understanding of myself. I will forever shout at the top of any mountain that everyone onContinueContinue reading “Mirror Mirror”
What I Won’t Tolerate
I am in the my twentieth year of being in the business world. These years have come with many challenges. What happened today had happened in the past, but today I made a point not to tolerate it. I went to a business lunch with my boss, who happens to be a male who isContinueContinue reading “What I Won’t Tolerate”
Take a Risk
“We are all living in cages with the door wide open” – George Lucas I have always suffered from anxiety, ever since I was a little kid. I’m sure there’s tons of reasons for it; some hereditary, some conditioned. But it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older and with the additional responsibilities of work andContinueContinue reading “Take a Risk”
Lisa Rocha Gubernick 