Throughout my life, I’ve heard different variations of, “Be sure to stop and smell the roses.”  I’ve always taken this to mean, “Don’t get so busy that you hurry through life, neglecting to take the time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you,”– or at least that’s how I like to interpret it.  The arrival of spring, with its breathtaking blooms and…

I used this photo and title to get your attention because I‘m willing to bet you feel strongly about pineapple on pizza; as in, you either love it or hate it.  I love it—don‘t judge. About a week ago, I met a friend for dinner.  Since I’ve started selling my book, a lot of friends have said, “Hey, let’s meet…

As I sat here wondering what on earth I would write about this weekend, I was hit with a realization:  I don’t have to write every week.  I initially said I was going to, and because I feel like I should always do what I say I will do, I’ve done it every week even when I didn’t really have…

Last week while I was at work, my desk line rang.  When I answered it, a lady immediately went into a spiel about how I was eligible for a vacation (or something like that).  I don’t remember exactly what it was about because as soon as I realized it was a sales call, I mentally checked out.  When she finished…

When you write a book, the result you hope for is simple:  you hope that people buy it, read it, and like it.  For this result to come to fruition, several things have to happen.  I would say the first and most important thing is that the book has to be good, but I can’t say it because it isn’t true.  I have one…

I’ve never been a crafty person.  In fact, I could be the poster child for Pinterest fails.  I look at the things that some of my friends make and I’m dumbfounded by their talent and creativity.  But what impresses me, even more, is how some of my friends use their talents for the purpose of helping complete strangers.  These friends…