This blog post was originally published on November 2, 2019. In the early 70s, actor David Carradine starred as the Shaolin monk and martial-arts expert Kwai Chang Caine in the popular television show Kung Fu. Caine fled China after his master was killed, then relocated to America, defending the helpless and straightening out the crooked. Caine’s calm, collected, self-composed, and unperturbed demeanor made him appear extraordinary! I believe it was in the mid-80s when I fir

This blog post was originally published on October 26, 2019. The other day when driving home from a business meeting, in heavy rush hour traffic, I was stopped at a red light waiting for it to turn green, when a homeless man pacing up and down the sidewalk caught my attention. There was something about the man that made me fixate on him. He turned around and noticed my stare. Without hesitation, I reached into my wallet, retrieved five dollars, lowered the window, then passed

Once a month, I meet up with my dear friend Holly to walk the Ringling Bridge. When we meet, our time spent together resembles a comic relief show featuring Wanda Sykes and Lucille Ball – we get real silly! Oh yeah, I am Wanda and Holly is Lucy! We use our walks to talk about our husbands, our children, our jobs, our likes, our dislikes, and any subject we can fit into our one hour together. Something unusual happened today! Just as I was making a comment about receiving a hi

This blog post was originally published on September 15, 2018 I enjoy working out, but with everything I have going on, some weeks it’s very difficult to workout with the consistency needed to achieve the outcomes I desire. More and more I see shows on television, I hear segments on the radio, and I hear individuals talk about the convenience of having some work done on their bodies. The discussions around having some work done are often made to sound glamorous and risk free.

For many years, I have prided myself on being of high morals and ethics. I attribute this to the upbringing I received by my mother and grandmother, which was founded in biblical principles. Often I find myself sounding just like my mother and grandmother! Just the other day in a conversation with my husband, regarding the behavior of a public individual, I commented – “when you wink at the devil, he might wink back!” Now I have never heard anyone else use this idiom, however

This week my seventh grade science team celebrated Earth Day by planting trees, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in our school’s garden. We used the day to get our students out of the classroom and into the sunshine and fresh air, and to also educate them on actions that are happening that harm the environment and some counter actions they can perform to help protect the environment. To my surprise, in the 10 to 15 minutes we were in the garden, I found myself getting irritated

The build-up of thick, dry skin can be uncomfortable and even painful. If the callused skin is left untreated, it can crack, and the cracking can lead to bleeding, which can lead to an infection. Blooming Impressions’ professional advisors can teach you how to properly care for the skin on your hands and feet, along with the proper care for your fingernails and toenails. Trust me when I tell you, your hands and feet will enjoy the special attention you give to them. Share you

There are some days my brain takes a left turn when it was given specific orders to turn right. I don’t know why these brief departures from reality happen, but they do. When this happens I am reminded that my brain has a mind of its own! And when my brain returns from the left turn departure, I am often times left feeling like I was transported to some place in another space. Recently, I had an experience that felt something like the right side of my brain was in an argument

This blog post was originally published on May 04, 2019. Heavy is the head that wears the crown is a phrase that expresses the stressful life a person (originally kings and queens) in a leadership role lives. The immense responsibilities inherent to being a leader, such as making tough decisions, influencing others, and living a life above reproach, can all lead to some sleepless nights. In past years, I have enjoyed success as a “Queen Bee”. The success did not happen withou

This blog post was originally published on April 27, 2019 I recently asked a young male and female the question, who should hold the door? To my surprise they both answered “whoever gets to the door first”. I did not say a word to respond. Their response made me think a long time about how every single crevice of our society has changed. The young female did not feel entitled to have the door held for her, and the young male did not feel compelled to hold the door. Interestin