Originally published October 11, 2017 Today’s Question of the Day, from the Question of the Day app, is: What have you done that you previously didn’t think you could do? This must have been my year to answer that question, and it helped that I had earlier declared 2017 to be my year. Home studio:…
Originally published January 29, 2017 This past week I challenged myself to be more productive during the work week by cutting my biggest time-wasting vice: mindless entertainment via Netflix. It’s not the first time, either. Years ago, when I was studying at the community college, I had successfully avoided movies and other after-work nonsense long…
Originally published October 19, 2016 If ever there’s a time to claim your right to shine – and yes, you are absolutely right to do so – it is now. I’m more convinced than ever that today – nay, right now – is your time to let your light shine no matter what passions you…
Originally published March 9, 2016 I like to think I celebrate women every day by the way I treat them, the opportunities I try to provide them and the deep respect I have for them as equals. Still, like certain holidays, International Women’s Day serves to give me pause, to reflect upon the influences that…
Originally published March 12, 2015 (Also in the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday) International Women’s Day had come and gone, and then we heralded Women’s Month as February slipped away as quickly as it had come. Through it all, I reflected on the women who had become important in shaping the man I am today. I thought…
Originally published October 1, 2014 Ever go through one of those slumps that convinces you you’re depressed, only to discover that it’s not depression at all? Since making a tough call about employment and breaking off a potentially amazing friendship before the label even got out the gate, I’ve been tossing around a few emotions….