I have friends. Some are wealthier than I, some are not as wealthy. Sometimes there is a tug of war inside me between being truly grateful for the generosity of others and making dang sure I'm not a leech, taking advantage of their generosity.  Twice this last weeK: some dear friends on a lark, invited... Learn More

Finally! Three years after I made an agreement with the U.S. Board of Directors of the More To Life (MTL) program to write a book that would support MTL students, as well as people who've never heard of MTL, it is done. I am excited, relieved, nervous and proud.  The excitement is about the possibility... Learn More

I was chatting with my friend, Erin Hottenstein about 2015 goals, and she reminded me that she used to be an investigative reporter. A job she loved. So I dubbed her Erin Brockovich Hottenstein! It occurred to me that being an investigative reporter for myself, especially this time of year, would be a great idea.... Learn More

Yep, everyone seemed to be crazy happy – in the pink of health, loving relationships, happy family get-togethers, plenty of money, enjoying their life … no worries at all.  Then there was me. My picture didn't look like their picture. In fact, my picture didn't look the way the picture is supposed to look. Hence a... Learn More

Looking around, it seems clear to me that change is in the air … individual change, family change, group change, corporate change … and probably world change. In my own world, everything seems like it's rocking along pretty well. From the outside. Inside, I'm at a crossroads. Inside, I know I'm not stepping up as... Learn More

The other day, I struggled within myself over not being given credit for my ideas on a project. I knew it was a battle with my ego, because *I* wanted recognition, *I* wanted to be acknowledged. The *I* was the rather blantant sign of my ego being in charge. A soupcon of a hardened heart... Learn More