The Perfect Night And The Negotiation

It was the perfect evening. The candlelight concert was beautiful and romantic. Dinner afterward, at the Capital Grille, was amazing and delicious. And a quick chocolate mousse pie at the little dessert place across the street from the restaurant was unbelievable. The night was extra special because all the places were within walking distance from … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the abundance in our lives. Whether surrounded by family or friends and a table filled with delicious food, let’s take a moment to give thanks for the moments that make life rich and meaningful. Gratitude turns a meal into a feast and a house into a … Read more

Critical Thinking

I was talking to a co-worker, the other day, when the subject matter turned to the 2020 presidential election. He claimed, unequivocally, that Donald Trump had won the election in 2020 and that Biden stole the election through the use of a massive and coordinated fraud campaign. Obviously, after I gave him the infamous Mike … Read more

Inspiration (repost)

Recently, I was reading some of my past blog posts and came across this one. I wrote it in June of 2020. I hope that you get something from it, as I feel it’s still relevant today. ******************************************************************** When I’m feeling overwhelmed and it kind of feels like I’m living in a hopeless situation, I … Read more

No One Is Perfect

Embracing Imperfection: The Journey of Striving for Excellence and Embracing Mistakes. In a world that often demands flawless performances and impeccable outcomes, the pursuit of perfection has become a ubiquitous goal. From our professional lives to personal endeavors, the pressure to be faultless can be overwhelming. However, the truth is no one is perfect, and … Read more

Women’s Collective Power, a podcast

It all started in June 2022 — Roe v. Wade was overturned! I had just returned from a trip abroad with my husband. I was settling back into my routine at home (unfortunately, that included a bout of covid) when I heard the news. How could this happen?! We, as women, have no rights when … Read more

Five Year Anniversary

Lisa and I can’t believe it’s been five years since we started this journey of Walking Through Life As Women. The time has flown by. And, along the way we have met and connected with some amazing women (and men) — women and men who were willing to put their emotions out there and tell … Read more

Inspirational Quotes From Star Wars

I’ve been a huge Star Wars fan since 1977, when I saw the first movie, “A New Hope,” at the age of 14. All the subsequent movies and series that have come out since, and the new characters that have been introduced, have been amazing! It’s the iconic, funny, and sometimes inspirational quotes that are … Read more

Keep Dreaming

Have you ever felt like your dreams are slipping away? It’s a moment that can leave you feeling lost, confused, and even defeated. We all have aspirations and goals, but life’s twists and turns can sometimes make them seem unreachable. However, it’s important to remember that dreams can transform and even find new avenues for … Read more

Inspiring A Change & Influencing The Future

“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than observing facts; it is acquiring understanding.”  ~ William Arthur Ward. As their penultimate assignment, my sophomores were instructed to write an inspirational quote reflective essay, to take stock of their time in my English classroom. Since this reflective essay was designed … Read more