It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.

  • Holidays

    Happy Birthday to Me

    Today I start a new year.  This will be my 73rd.  I look forward to each because it’s another opportunity to learn or do something new.   I have been blessed with an abundance of wonderful friends & love of…

  • Creativity

    Be a Cheerleader

    I firmly believe in applauding others, and I make sure to thank my teammates for a job well done.  I get a lot of joy when my employees receive awards, and I feel good knowing I have had a part…

  • Thoughts

    Who’s Your Daddy

    I enjoyed reading all the Father’s Day messages posted on Facebook over the past several days.  Some still had their dads, while others remembered them in a heavenly tribute.  It gave me pause to think about families and the importance…

  • Thoughts

    Survival Skills

    The story of the four children who managed to survive 40 days in the wilderness of the Amazon jungle before being rescued has amazed me.  Three adults, including their mother, were killed in the small plane crash, but the four…

  • Holidays

    June is Pride Month

    Today, I had the pleasure of providing opening remarks for our Special Emphasis Program event in recognition of Pride Month.  As a Supervisor and Manager, I need to understand and embrace the strategic advantage our Nation gains by leveraging diversity…

  • Thoughts

    Celebration of Life

    I went to a “Celebration of Life” over the weekend.  I’ve worn my funeral attire four times in the past two years.  COVID resulted in only two, regardless of why, each time gives pause to think about how you want…