I think I was twelve the first time someone turned to me with hands on their hips, frustrated, ready to rip out their hair and shouted, “Wendi! You know what your problem is??? YOU THINK TOO MUCH!!!” Oh, OK, then…I’ll just…stop…??? But what if…???? The world is an amazing place. Under every leaf and rock is a whole new world… Read More
Before the Play is Done
Epigram MY soul, sit thou a patient looker-on; Judge not the play before the play is done: Her plot hath many changes; every day Speaks a new day; the last act crowns the play. Frances Quarles From the first moment that I met Margaret, I was blown away. It was my first day of watercolor class in college and I… 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