Core Article: Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Quote I’m Pondering: “When you feel yourself breaking down…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My mind is calm…” Cool Stuff: “Why do we get second hand embarassment?” A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Last Sunday, I ended up reading four newsletters back-to-back. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. This was just after the innocent lives lost in Minneapolis. It was a group of women whom I admired and signed up for all their newsletters. First, I read Anne Lamott’s, then Liz Gilbert’s, Oprah’s, and lastly, Maria Shriver’s. The one fascinating thing they had in common was that they were writing about similar things: the instability of the world,…

Core Article: A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain Paragraphs I’m Pondering: “Trust the timing of your life.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every action I take…” Cool Stuff: You won’t believe this article – “A Giant Fatberg is flinging…” A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain As I reached for the handle on my cup of coffee, my arm brushes against a book that’s on the kitchen table, and as I take a sip, I smile cuz I do love this sweet space. We built this breakfast nook in the corner of the kitchen a year ago, with amazing views of the…

Core Article: Happy 2026! Letting Go, New Beginnings, Insights & More Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Take a moment…” by Melody Beattie Happy 2026! Letting Go, New Beginnings, Insights & More Happy 2026, we meet another year rolls by, and what does it have in store? What are you most looking forward to this year?  You’ve been on my mind during the holidays.  End of December and the beginning of January always feel like a time to pause, breathe, and reflect.  Take a moment to ask yourself: For me, the New Year isn’t about crafting the perfect five-year plan or flashy goals. It’s about staying curious and focusing on what matters most—connection,…

Core Article: The Woman In 19C who Changed my Holiday Plan Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Look how far we’ve come…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I prioritize peace…” Cool Stuff: Why people are stealing diner mugs… AI Info & Resources: Rainbows and AI, oh my… The Woman In 19C who Changed my Holiday Plan I was away last week for a mastermind meeting. I hadn’t been to a live in-person meeting with like-minded entrepreneurs in over two years… It was kind of a crazy decision, because it was only a one-day event… I said to myself: “I’m not sure I can justify the cost of flying across the country for just one…