It’s Throwback Thursday! In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s a column I wrote for the St. Cloud Times back in 2008. While I may have a few more gray hairs since this was originally published and those little girls in the photo are now young women, the sentiment still remains the same. Wishing all moms, especially my mom and mom-in-law a very
The Mother of All Podcasts
What a treat to sit down to chat with Kelly Sayre of Next Monday about college, parenting and the challenges of turning life’s failures into teachable moments. If you’ve got kids, this podcast is for you! LISTEN NOW – KELLY RADI: PARENTING WITH GRACE For many of us the topic of parenting is terrifying, all-consuming, and the most important matter of our
Break to Educate – Making Wellness a Priority
How can a business create a culture that encourages employee well-being? Look no further than Park Industries for the answer! The leaders at Park Industries understand the personal and professional benefits of a healthy workforce. They know healthy lifestyles positively affect families, relationships and personal lives as well as work productivity and the bottom line. Their human resources team offers programs, incentives
Serving Up Love
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air. I’m a big fan of V-Day. And love. I get giddy over candy hearts and decadent chocolates. I go gaga over roses. Pink glitter is my favorite color. While I certainly appreciate the big gestures (and heart-shaped gifts) associated with February 14th, it’s everyday love that truly speaks to me. It’s easy
2016 Uninhibited — A Year to Fly!
My friend Frankie got a new toy from Santa this year. A pogo stick. Now this is not just any pogo stick. It’s the Lamborghini of pogo sticks. Forget bouncing around the driveway. This thing flies! Literally. Instead of traditional springs, this one is pumped up with air and can bounce 8-10 feet high. The company website shows videos of folks
The Hats of Christmas Future
’Twas the week before Christmas and I found myself sitting on the concrete floor of our storage room with a fuzzy Santa hat in my hand and a lump in my throat. As I rummaged through the tote of Christmas decorations, each item I touched triggered memories of Christmas past. The handmade train ornament gave me a glimpse of my
Living Well In the REAL World
What a privilege to speak with the smart, passionate, hard-working, REAL women of St. Cloud FEW (Forum of Executive Women) yesterday about “Living Well In the REAL World.” This inspiring bunch shared some fantastic ideas on how they maintain their work-life balance and implement healthy habits into their work days. Something tells me today is going to be a highly productive work
Meatballs, Kindles, and Conversation
Last night, while slurping up spaghetti and meatballs, my husband, daughter and I shared some lively table conversation. After reading an article in our small, community newspaper that addressed the possibility of our city building a local library in the next year or two, we launched into discussion about responsible use of tax dollars, cost-benefit analysis, convenience of location, and