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Feb 29

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Happy Leap Day!

I had an opportunity to hear an amazing woman speak last night. Annie Griffiths, one of National Geographic’s first female staff photographers, spoke at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It was absolutely amazing to see the images she has created over the years, and hear her share the stories behind them. Even more astounding, she traveled and worked with her children. She had an energy that was captivating and a spirit for life that was very contagious. She shared so many brilliant ideas but this quote from her sums it up:

“Get out of your comfort zone.
It will all work out.
Follow your heart,
and work your little tucas off.”

So in honor of leap year, on this leap day – do something that takes you out of your comfort zone. Follow your heart and work your little tucas off. IT WILL ALL WORK OUT. Happy Leap Day!

Feb 13

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Traditional thoughts of Valentine’s Day conjures images of Cupid. Pink & Red hearts. Chocolate. Roses. All symbols of love perhaps? Perhaps….

For me, Valentines Day has evolved a bit form the expectation of a dozen roes and a heart shaped box of chocolates. It’s an opportunity for me to express my love and gratitude not only to my husband – but to everyone in my life I cherish. My children. My mother. My sister and my in-laws. My friends.

I truly cherish my relationships with each and everyone of these people. They have all touched my life – and I am grateful. This is my heart – my symbol for Valentine’s Day:

Jan 14

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST HUMAN MEMORY?

I think I was 3 or maybe 4 – my mom and I were making cookies in the kitchen.  The phone rang.  1970ish phones were still attached to the wall – the ones with the spiral cords that would curl the funky backwards way if the were stretched out to far.  I was sitting on the counter next to the upright, batter filled mixer.  I flipped the mixer switch and cookie dough flung all over the kitchen.

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