One Swing at a Time
Generosity is not in the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed. ~Mahatma Ghandi This is the story of a kid named John, who...
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Puffy Chili Rellenos
I don't think we've talked about chili rellenos yet, and it's time that we did. Such a simple and delicious menu item! Our recipe takes...
Winter Mushroom Stew
Not everyone likes mushrooms ... but WE DO. We eat a lot of mushrooms at our house. They're versatile, they add a lovely earthy flavor,...
Operators, Land Lines & Party Lines
I was thinking about phones the other day. How my cell phone has now become my computer, my news source, my communication vehicle, my...
Never Underestimate the Value of a Funny Quote
Around our house, we laugh a lot. It’s not that we’re all that funny, but we love good humor. Okay, and sometimes I say things that in my...
You Just Can't Make This Stuff Up
Sometimes I can't explain what lands on my radar. What I mean is, sometimes what lands on my radar I could never expect, but I always pay...
Reinventing the Meatball
This winter we had dinner at one of our favorite Italian restaurants. It has a great menu, the atmosphere is delightful (especially the...
And How Do You Spell That?
Last week we were on vacation and while the resort Wi-Fi worked for my computer, I was having a heck of a time with my Kindle reader. I'd...
Birds, P's, and Confusion
Today's laugh comes at my expense (don't they normally?). I don't mean for conversations to turn out quite so funny, but ... well ......
Double Mushroom Bread Pudding
I'm not sure where we got this recipe, but it's been on our favorites list for a long time. We've adapted it a bit over the years and now...
The Password Problem
I ran across this blackboard message today and had a good laugh. Not only do I remember my growing up home phone number (JA54585), I...
Hello, Tech Support?
This week I needed some tech support for a work platform that I use. It's a VERY cool platform and is the most whiz-bang contact...
Stacked Black Bean Burgers
We love to take a simple recipe and then make it a few times until we get it ... juuuuust right. This is one of them, and it's the first...
The James Bond 007 Pen
I'm all for new-fangled things. I'm a huge proponent of technology. My life is SO much easier with all of the gadgets I have! 👉 My...
Great News! Refrigerators Can Become Your Gym!
When we purchased our newest home, we learned that the previous owners had done a huge, very expensive upgrade, which included a gorgeous...
But Where the Hell is the Easter Egg!?
Recently, the hubs and I, and a group of our dearest friends, gathered (and hugged and laughed and got a bit teary-eyed) after a long,...
The Bill Cap Rain Shield
After a couple of new health issues this past year, we've kicked up our exercise routine a notch. Well, okay, we've restarted an exercise...
Need a good laugh? Spend a day with the Goofballs.
Conversations this past week have had us laughing – seriously hard laughing – which when you think about it, is exactly what we’ve needed...
How to Cook a Roast
I was cooking dinner the other night and thought of my Dad. As he got older, he found cooking. And, he found TV cooking shows. Now, there...
The Case for Phubbers. Who Phubb.
At our house, we're both guilty of phubbing. And it's ridiculous how phubbed-up it is.
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Entrepreneur | Business Coach | Writer | Traveler
So the words describing me above don't exactly fit with 'retirement' - or do they?
I think they do! And here's why:
Entrepreneur: I've lived in the corporate world, the government world, and now I use all those skills to help grow a global skincare brand founded by top-notch Stanford-trained dermatologists. I love the time flexibility I have, the financial freedom I have, and the ability to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs the world over.
End result? Even in retirement, my life is filled with interesting, fun, passionate, savvy and engaging friends and business partners!
Business Coach: Before retirement my entire career centered around business development, and small business consulting. It's something I still love. These days, even though I am semi-retired, I help people (admittedly mostly women) leverage our company and products to help fund - what can sometimes be - an underfunded retirement account. And we have a LOT of fun in the process!
End result? Even in retirement I stretch my brain every day!
Writer: So, I have this Blog. But long before blogging became popular, I wrote marketing and branding copy for small businesses. And some big businesses. Oh, and non-profits. Then I discovered content writing for websites, which I still love to do! Give me a fun client, an engaging story to tell the world, and I'm a happy girl.
End result? Even in retirement
I'll. Always. Be. Writing.
Traveler: I know - I know ... when do I find time to travel? ALL the time. Everything I do for fun (work included) I can do from anywhere as long as I have my phone and my laptop. Our home. Our second home. Our third home. (yep, there are 3) On an airplane. Or maybe a train. Sitting at a table in a sweet coffee shop in Lucca, Italy, or savoring a cold pint of beer at the Warm Springs Lodge in Sun Valley, Idaho. My husband John and I love traveling ... the exploration, food and wine, education, art, culture, and mostly the people. Our bucket list is loonnnggg these days and we love the planning as much as the going.
End result? We're always ALWAYS ready for the next adventure!
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