Over the years, I've had the honor, privilege and delight of interviewing quite a few people for articles and video work I've done. I really love interviewing people and, surprisingly, most are willing to share a lot about themselves. Even really shy people who are at first reluctant to be interviewed open up when asked the right questions …
Category: Making a Difference
A Word of Encouragement for Caregivers…
I am writing this for all of you reading who are in a caregiver role right now…those of you overseeing the health of partners or parents, family members or friends. Often this role comes at you, out of the blue. First, be gentle with yourself. You probably weren’t trained for this. To take on the …
Out of the Darkness: Light One Candle
Originally published on March 24, 2022 in Beyond the Nest's weekly newsletter. On Sunday, I saw a story on ABC News about a Ukrainian violinist named Vera Lytovchenko who is performing in the war-torn basement bomb shelter of her apartment building in Kharkiv for friends and neighbors seeking shelter there. The videos she posts online have gone viral. …
The Spirit of Independence
As you go about your day, enjoying parades and fireworks, barbecues with family and friends, and/or (hopefully) relishing a day of R and R, take a moment of pride in our ancestors for their foresight, courage and spirit of Independence that led them to lay claim to independence on this day!
Be the Light
At this time of year, most of us celebrate one or more holidays…Advent, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year. These holidays, often celebrated with candles that brighten dark winter months, focus on love and life, family and tradition, unity, renewal, faith and hope.
The Footprint You Leave
For most of us, unless we are wealthy and can see the schools, hospitals and museums we’ve built, or endowments we’ve funded, it’s hard to recognize our legacy, but maybe we need a different way to measure legacy.
Out on a Limb 