Blog Posts

It’s Not About the Tooth
August 1, 2024
I skipped my 6-month dental appointment this past December. The dental hygienists are booked up at my dentist’s office and it’s gonna take til September […]

Growing Older
July 1, 2024
I am now 57 years old. I told someone I was 58 this week but I am 57. I ultimately checked on https://www.datetime.io/ and even […]

No More Emotional Pollution
June 3, 2024
I don’t like working out. I will lift weights and walk on treadmills, go for a hike and even attempt to jog, but I don’t […]

Shared Bank
May 1, 2024
This month, in the spirit of always growing, I attended a professional development workshop hosted by Essential Partners. The focus of the workshop was to […]

Let’s Check In
April 1, 2024
March was a big month of international travel. I had the honor of worked with schools and organizations three different parts of Asia – Shanghai, […]

Must Be Present to Win
March 1, 2024
I had the good fortune of being in Ho Chi Minh City for Tet, the Lunar New Year. And as I got over some of […]

Shed Your Skin
February 1, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with a colleague on a trip this past week and with that trip came a delightful home cooked meal […]

If It’s On the Menu
January 1, 2024
Happy New Year! A time to review the last year and plan for the year ahead. I too am celebrating what went well, reflecting on […]

Empower Yourself
December 1, 2023
My word for 2024 is Empower. “To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life.”
Three immediate memories come to mind when I […]

Sawbona – I See You
November 1, 2023
As she was going out to grab a cup of coffee, a secretary at my former workplace, Palo Alto Unified School District in Palo Alto, […]