Whenever I have to introduce myself, someone inevitably asks how I got into writing or illustrating. Even though it’s a very innocent question, I always sigh with disappointment. Unlike many of my associates, I didn’t go to school to write or paint. Heck, I didn’t even like reading as a kid. However, I did enjoy […]
They say knowledge is power, but it’s not like knowledge drops in our laps. We have to search for it, and one of the best ways to do that is by asking questions. Unfortunately, not every question will give us the answers we seek. We have to ask the right questions if we want to […]
My husband has a saying, “Life’s all about choices.” In essence, he is correct. We make choices in life all the time. From choosing what to wear to deciding on a career, our decisions determine where we go and whether we will succeed. Since it’s a new year, we traditionally decide to give up something […]
When trying to get somewhere and you find yourself running out of time, it’s understandable that you would want to take a shortcut. If I knew of an alternate route that got me to my destination faster and without incident, I would take it. Please note that I included the words “without incident.” It’s important […]
Investments have been on my mind lately, not just because the stock markets are slumping from high inflation. It’s the fourth quarter (Q4), and as a business owner, I need to decide how to budget for the following year. I need to look a little further out, and today’s fortune made me think about my […]
You could type “geniuses” into a search engine and get all kinds of lists of famous people, from Leonardo da Vinci to Albert Einstein or Aristotle to Stephen Hawking. We called them geniuses because they astounded us with their skills and intellect. It’s easy to honor someone on their abilities and just as easy to […]
For many of us, the lazy days of summer are over. “Winter is coming.” This phrase may bring thoughts of Game of Thrones or maybe even skiing down snowy slopes, but it brings a sense of urgency to me. Fall is the time of year when I compile oodles of data from the year’s Bluebird […]
Since the dawn of life on Earth, species have communicated with each other. Some creatures give off chemical signatures, while others emit a fluorescence. Some do a little dance, while others build intricate nests. Humans have developed many means of communicating. We can use speech, writing, texting (including short form), emoticons and emojis, sign language, […]
Today’s post will be a little shorter than usual because I’m learning more about nature in the great outdoors. I love learning all I can about the world around me. There is a saying: “Scientia potentia est,” or “knowledge is power.” This quote is often attributed to Francis Bacon; indeed, the more we know, the […]
When my children were younger and learning about their world, they asked many questions. When I told them to do something, they habitually asked me, “Why?” Early on, I answered, “Because I said so”—there’s just no reasoning with a three-year-old. As my kids grew older, I expanded my answers to help them understand my intentions, […]