Category Archives: Motivation

Celebrate Every Day

Many of us thrive on having something to look forward to, to connect, to celebrate. Holidays often serve that purpose with traditions, families and friends, and new memories. The past 12 months of holidays have not been great. We’re not … Continue reading

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Virtual Reality

Living in a world with COVID-19 is like living in our own virtual reality…. Just kidding. I can’t do another COVID-19 post. My last one was about COVID-19 and that was back in April. It’s time for me to think … Continue reading

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Changing Of The Guard

Over the course of the past several months there has been a shifting tide with major implications throughout our communities and beyond. A “wave”, if you will. The status quo is again being challenged. New ideas, new leaders, and a … Continue reading

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Hope through Innovation

For the past few months, news related to the coronavirus pandemic has flooded my social media accounts, become the focal point of my favorite podcasts, and taken over popular TV shows that I enjoy watching. It has been hard to … Continue reading

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Zooming Through the Pandemic, One Shingle at A Time

7 years ago, I moved up the East Coast to Massachusetts, forty miles away from the LMA and down the South Shore in Plymouth. We were fortunate to buy a home with enough space for me to set up a … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Improve Your Work from Home Day

Working remotely has become the new norm during this crazy time. Going on week seven, I have discovered some ways to improve my spirits during the work day. We no longer have the option to go to the gym before … Continue reading

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A different kind of CV

Conversations with friends, colleagues, and classmates often revolve around missteps in our personal and professional lives. Most of us recognize that failing is part of life and, to a degree, we understand that it helps us grow. We read about … Continue reading

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Boxing Day and Other Holiday Remnants

If you have a calendar at your desk, have a look at December 26th. Most calendars show that day as Boxing Day. Not many of us here in the US have the slightest clue what Boxing Day is. Yet every … Continue reading

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Pete Frates (1984- 2019) – A leader and dedicated teammate

Pete Frates, former Boston College baseball captain and committed advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as motor neuron disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease) died on December 9th in his hometown, Beverly, MA at the age of 34. He … Continue reading

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Balancing my Checkbook and other Disruptors

Anyone who knows me knows I enjoy TV (anyone who reads this blog may also know this from my previous post: The Best Part of Autumn). One of my favorite shows that debuted last year is New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam … Continue reading

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