Being Grateful
The Makings of a Champion
In 1976, a team of young women led by a determined coach experienced the ultimate athletic success – winning a National Basketball Championship! I was blessed to be one of those women. At the time, we didn’t realize how fortunate we were that God put us together at the right time, in the right place,…
Read MoreHonor the loves of your life
With February 14th just a few days away, flower and candy shops are scrambling to keep up with demand. As dinner reservations are made and cards with messages of endearment fly off the shelves, it’s worth asking: What is it about Cupid’s holiday that inspires the romantic within us? Back in 1965, Nat King Cole…
Read MoreWhat are you grateful for?
The turkey is basting, the pumpkin pie is baking, the smell of Thanksgiving is in the air. If you’re lucky, you’ll soon be surrounded friends, family and loved ones, pausing from your busy professional life to reflect on what matters most. Somehow, though, too many busy business owners and entrepreneurs let Thanksgiving come and go…
Read MoreHow Do You Put a Value on Freedom?
Do you find it ironic that the things we value most are sometimes the easiest to take for granted. We have so many personal freedoms and liberties that it’s hard to be conscious of their value on a day to day basis. That’s why I value Veteran’s Day, a time of year when we as…
Read MoreThe Land of the Free Business Entrepreneur
When you think of July 4th, you may think of colorful fireworks displays, lazy family picnics or sunny backyard BBQs. These are some of the wonderful memories that come to mind when I think of July 4th. I have cherished childhood memories of spending summers visiting with my grandmother – Grandma Quinn – in South…
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