Character is what you do when no one's looking. Think about an unattended bowl of Halloween candy with a “please take one” sign. How do you react? Maybe it depends on who you’re with, your prior exposure to similar situations, or the amount of candy you already have. Or maybe it’s about ethics. Most of us heed the sign on the bowl of candy—but why? Think about ...
The most memorable wedding invitation I ever received was not sent in the mail. Instead, my sister and her (now) husband created a wedding invitation video in the style of an awkward car dealership commercial. In the video, they went over the main details of the wedding and constantly repeated the address of the website where we could RSVP and look up more ...
Have you seen the show Friday Night Lights? Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard the saying “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose.” This mantra combines strategy and emotion with a desired outcome, inspiring the team, the town of Dillon, and TV fans in only a few words. Fictional coach Eric Taylor knew that a leader needs a mission and vision ...
I recently bought a candy thermometer at a vintage store, mainly because it was still in the original box from the 1950s. I’ve never been a candymaker, and certainly never made any sort of candy that necessitated a thermometer, but I figured I’d give it a whirl. After a quick online search and a helpful tutorial video, I ventured into candy making with a ...
In 2019, my family experienced numerous changes. Our daughter moved into the dorms, my in-laws moved in with us for a few months and then into assisted living, I was assigned a new manager and new projects, and my husband changed employers. All in a single year. On New Year’s Eve 2019, we were all looking forward to a calmer year in 2020 … and then 2020 brought ...
