This post is really a guest blog/shout out to friends who have been a part of my life journey My plans for Friday posts are that they are guest post days or potpourri days (meaning anything goes). This is sort of a guest post – it is filled with verbiage from my former colleagues. First …
Mary’s Pancake Friday recipe
I love baking and cooking and YES there is a difference between the two! My general approach when attempting a new recipe in either genre is to make it once following the instructions and measurements exactly. Depending on the outcome, I may apply some Mary flair at the next attempt (or I may scratch it …
What a wonderful world
Are you grateful for all that you have? I have so many blessings in my life, but I do forget from time to time! The communication barrage from social media and marketing companies point out what you don’t have and what you ‘absolutely’ need. Envy blackens your heart. I find that the best way to …
Pushing past the fear of solo travel
This is my first travel post and it is about pushing past the fear of solo travel. If you are a corporate road warrior (and I did my fair amount of traveling at CS STARS and Origami Risk) then you’re already comfortable with eating BLD (shout out to Joe Cannon/Seat 2A for that acronym) by …