My father and I shared many things together. He raised a big family of 12. I am raising a big family of 9. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1942. I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1981. He was my biggest cheerleader during my naval service when his legacy in the Navy often impacted me, even though we were miles apart. There were several opportunities during this time when senior naval officers knew…
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Did you get a chance this last week to think about how your outlook on life might change if you started responding to offers or opportunities with a “yes and…” answer, rather than a “no because…,” or the dressed up version of No — “Yes, but.” I didn’t realize how transformational an improv night would be for my personal goals until I watched the premier improv group Second City to DC perform for a school…
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Improv is on my bucket list. It is something I would love to try, so when I saw that the Kennedy Center had a school program that brought the premier, improv group, Second City to DC to give high school students an improv experience, it was a no brainer to bring some of my ICC students to the performance. I’ve listened to podcasts and read articles recently about how improv principles apply to business settings.…
Leave a CommentEarly in December, I had challenged some friends to pick out an activity out of Northpoint Ministries-Great Date Advent Adventure to do with their husbands and realized I hadn’t lead the way. For shame. So the other night when we were on the hook for picking up a group of kids from driver’s Ed, I asked my husband if we could take a mini date along the way. In my sights was the pick out an…
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Black Friday is becoming more about the deals you can find on your computer and less about getting out of the house into a physical store. I know some folks have the tradition of heading out early in the morning on Black Friday. I couldn’t fathom that tradition, not because I detest getting up early, which I don’t, but a sale doesn’t cause me to leave my house that early! Black Friday got me…
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Last week I shared one small way to show thankfulness in your lives. Hopefully this week you’ve enjoyed the opportunity that comes with setting aside one full day from the bustle of endless activities to express gratitude. Did you know Thanksgiving can begin a habit of thankfulness throughout the year? As you reflect on your blessings and express gratitude on a daily basis, you’ll uncover another avenue for empowerment and building a life of joy…
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