Party Time

Party Time

We are approaching one of the busiest party times of the year.  From Homecoming to Halloween, then on to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Not to mention the New Year celebrations that will be fast approaching.  Then, suppose you happen to have people in your life born in the last quarter of...

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Homecoming

Homecoming

This past week my daughter Kayla was crowned Homecoming Queen for her High School, and it happened to be on her 18th Birthday.  Of course, this was unique, amazing, and ultra-special.  At the same time, my husband was at the University of Alabama celebrating Homecoming week there.   As I...

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Purpose

Purpose

I believe that if an individual has a sense of purpose in life, they will live longer and stay healthier.  There are, in fact, studies that can confirm that to be true.  Various cultures refer to it differently.  Okinawans call it "ikigai" or “reason for being."  Costa Ricans call it...

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Deeper Dive

Deeper Dive

We are living in a world with way too much information coming from all different directions.  Regardless of whether you are looking for more knowledge about health, wellness, current events, or politics, you will get opinions from television to social media and everything in-between.  This is not ideal as many...

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Mudita

Mudita

I recently had the opportunity to attend an event that the University of Alabama head softball coach spoke at.  He has proven himself to be a leader capable of recruiting and developing talented players who perform on the field and in the classroom.  Combining that with the lure of athletic...

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