Years ago Rich and I were talking about where to put the office for our nature toy business. We were driving by our neighbors house when we saw a handcrafted, pine, potting shed for sale. It was adorable, and we thought it serendipitous magic that we had seen it at the very moment we were discussing … [Read more...] about My Office Has Its Own Ecosystem
My Brother Steve
Today is my older brother Steve’s birthday. Steve made our house exciting as a kid. He was a natural entertainer and put on magic shows for the whole neighborhood. He was always pulling a quarter out of my ear or performing tricks with our rabbit, Snowy. Humor is the cornerstone of Steve's … [Read more...] about My Brother Steve
No matter what ailed you, my dad had the solution
My dad was a man of integrity and he was fair. If he owed you money, you knew you were going to be paid. When he had us all down in the summers to work ~ we built a house the summer of '74 ~ he kept a book with our hourly wages. Rob got $2.00 an hour, I got $1.75, Mike got $1.50, and Greg was $1.25 … [Read more...] about No matter what ailed you, my dad had the solution
Allowing Myself to Feel Good
When I finish a project or reach a goal, I feel good for about two seconds, and then I am on to the next thing. I have had lower back problems for years, mostly due to use of computers, and I know two things that help significantly – walking and yoga. Since we have our dog Luna, walks are not that … [Read more...] about Allowing Myself to Feel Good