by Melissa Kascak | Jan 22, 2025 | Work-Life Balance
As lovely a person my dental hygienist is, I don’t consider my cleanings as ‘me time.’ My dental hygienist told me that she’s heard from plenty of moms that going to the dentist is a welcome reprieve from the chaos at home. They look forward to the relaxation of...
by Melissa Kascak | Jan 8, 2025 | Work-Life Balance
Some hear noise pollution; I hear an invitation to listen more deeply. Years ago, a neighbor told me she wanted to move because she could hear the highway, and it drove her crazy. The highway? That was not something that bothered me from my house, even though we lived...
by Walt Hampton | Jan 2, 2025 | Success
The New Year is here. A fresh start. A blank page. For many, this is the time for setting goals and planning. And yes, of course, planning is important. Because, with a clear plan, you increase your odds of achieving your goals significantly. But I have some important...
by Melissa Kascak | Dec 25, 2024 | Fit Yourself In, Work-Life Balance
I had an epiphany that my life would be a lot easier if my sweatshirts were not piled way up over my head. Sweatshirt placement in your closet shouldn’t be life changing, but in this instance, it was and maybe it will change your life too. Living with things in a...
by Walt Hampton | Dec 19, 2024 | Success
“Change today?” the beggar asked. There was a touch of anger. Some sarcasm. A bit of sadness too. My son glanced up at me sideways. “So now you want to be a father?” I’d been endeavoring to share some hard-earned, had-fought,...