The past two days, I’ve watched as many businesses and organizations—large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit—figure out creative ways to stay in business while at the same time creating additional (i.e., previously unavailable) value for …
Every tea drinker has a story. Here’s mine. I grew up in the deep south, and if you know anything at all about the deep south, then you know sweet iced tea is a not …
If you are familiar with battle details of the American Revolution, then you have no doubt heard about the “Battle of Long Island” fought on August 27, 1776. General George Washington, then Commander-in-Chief, and the …
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. In order to help our littles cope with the 6 or 10-hour trips (one way) they always …
No doubt about it: Christmas is a magical season. Short-lived though it may be, the Christmas Spirit transforms our lives and communities each year in a way that no other holiday even comes close to …
Do you consider yourself to be a “lucky” person? How about a “blessed” person? In 2000, recording artist Rachel Lampa released a song that you may remember: “I am blessed / I am blessed / …
Are you familiar with the classic hymn, “Be Thou My Vision”? Did you know the story behind it was inspired by the life of St. Patrick? On the Eve of Easter (and during the Celtic …
In part 1, we learned about the historical inspiration for Santa Claus, Nicholas of Myra, who died on December 6, 343. Nicholas’ habit of cheerful giving, and his commitment to both children and the poor, allowed …
Santa Claus is surely one of the most beloved figures of modern times. But did you know that he was perhaps even more beloved long before he acquired a fur-trimmed red suit, a big round …
I earn a living by helping others make positive changes to their brand, themselves, and their relationships. But my personal belief is that the single most important change anyone can make is the one described …
