“Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.” ~Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. At four, I sat among the rocks in the rock garden while my family waited inside to celebrate my birthday. Gazing at the piercing blue sky, I was overcome for the first of many, many moments of thinking, “I am running out of time… Read More
Fish That Fly Like Birds
Last night I dreamt I had a fish tank tucked in the corner of my house. I loved my fish, and it made me smile to look at them as I walked by. Then, in my dream, I walked by and noticed that three of my fish were swimming outside the tank, suspended like birds in flight, swimming in the… Read More
Waiting for the Busy Bus
My first management job was managing a very busy Beauty Shop back when I was in my twenties. I learned a great deal about training and managing creative entrepreneurs. No matter what the business may be, creatives seem to have very similar mindsets and behaviors in common and these hairdressers were no different. One specific lesson has remained steadfast in my mind… Read More