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I’m guilty of saying it. “The lake is my happy place!” And really, I mean any beach shore, near any body of water, but especially the park where I walk every morning and my special spot on top of the Bluffs. Now, it’s true.  I have had many, many happy times at the Bluffs where […]

A while back as I was enjoying my walk on a crisp, October morning, I passed by an elderly gentleman, who gave me a quick nod and flashed a bright, beautiful smile at me as he walked by.  I honestly could feel his warmth deep down in my soul, and it was just what I […]

At the start of autumn, as I began to hear my clients and other folks express concern about the isolation of the winter months, I created a guide to help people learn to shift their mindset called, “5 Fun Ways to Make Your Own Sunshine!”  And not only did I offer this complimentary guide to […]

In last week’s blog post, I wrote about my family’s trip to Traverse City, Michigan, and I told the story of the fun we had hiking at Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. In one part of my account, I mentioned that although my family members and I knew that it would take about three hours to […]

A short while ago, my family and I traveled to Traverse City, Michigan for some much-needed rest and relaxation.  We chose that location because there were so many opportunities to explore and have fun, while safely social distancing. The hiking trails, wineries/breweries and waterfront parks were simply gorgeous, especially as the fall colors peaked. And one […]

“So, you are planning on being miserable?” This is what I asked my client, who looked confused at first, but then cracked up at the thought. “Well no, I don’t want to plan to be miserable,” she said. This exchange took place after she told me how she always feels sad in the dark, winter […]

“What if you’re not actually a procrastinator?  What if you’re a sprinter instead?” That’s the question I asked my client, Kyle, after he confessed that he still had not finished gathering all of the documents he needed from his business to take to his tax accountant, and it was go time. “I’m such a procrastinator,” […]

It was November 10, 2019, and the Cleveland Browns were on a four-game losing streak. They were playing at home that Sunday, and their opponents, the Buffalo Bills, were in the lead 16-12 with 5:25 left on the clock.  By all accounts, it didn’t look good for the Browns. But it was at that moment […]

I really admire the funny lil’ groundhog pictured here, as he is one incredibly tenacious fellow. My friend, Carin, however, is not as fond of him, since this is HER garden fence that he is perched on top of! After unsuccessfully strategizing for a few years to keep him out of her garden, Carin thought […]

“What if it doesn’t work out?” That’s what my client, Rachel, asked while discussing a business idea she had been contemplating for the past few months. “And what if it’s wildly successful?” I offered her back. In the book, “She Means Business”, the author, Carrie Green, says the words “what” and “if” put together are […]