It Starts With the Soil

It Starts With the Soil

My husband and I were born and raised in rural Kentucky. My closest friend lived over a mile away from me, so riding my bike to her house when I was ten years old was not an option. That was a downside. However, there were distinct benefits to living in the country as...
Taking on the Challenge

Taking on the Challenge

There are many things in this world that break my heart: racial discrimination, homelessness, the devaluing of life on any level, bullying, the list goes on.  Of all of the issues I see in the world today, though, there are none that grip my heart more than the...
Don’t Forget to Take the Garbage Out

Don’t Forget to Take the Garbage Out

As the alarm went off this morning and I rolled out of bed, I am ashamed to say that one of the first things I said to my husband, Greg, was “Don’t forget to take the garbage out” instead of “Good morning honey, how did you sleep?” Wednesdays are garbage pick-up days...
Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude

Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude

My intention is not to be a Pollyanna. Let’s face it, as M. Scott Peck says, “Life is hard”. However, I believe that there are practical ways that we can cultivate a heart of gratitude as well as elevate others in our path even when life is not perfect. Last July, our...
The Spice of Life

The Spice of Life

This week, I was invited to speak to the Unconventional Business Women’s group.  What an amazing group of business women. As a thank you, they gave me this box of spices from Penzey’s.  As I reflected later in the day on my time with these remarkable women, I thought...

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