There's Power in the Pivot
In basketball, the pivot concept is simple. Once the pivot foot is established, there are three legal ways to free it: shoot, pass, or dribble. But simple is not always easy. We don't always know what the calling is on the other side of a pivot—where to dribble or pass—and the rim is rarely in clear view, what with the flailing hands in our faces.
Who’s on Your Personal Board of Directors?
Often, personal board members don’t even know they’ve been assigned. Some are lifers, while others roll on and off. Engagement is key to being a successful personal board member, but regardless of how long they sit on the Board, their impact is lasting. At a minimum, action items are logged and linger in the mental minutes archive, but in many cases, board member work is life changing—no doubt acknowledged with a nameplate on wood plaque that hangs in our soul’s lobby.
Godolphin Wins the Oaks/Derby Double!
It’s incredible, and this happened to some of the best people I know—my wonderful husband, Dan, and Godolphin's amazing team. I am elated, proud, and so grateful.
Just Say “Yes.”
Today is the March equinox, one of two days each year when every location on the planet experiences equal amounts of sunlight. It is also the official first day of Spring, which makes it the perfect day to write about the power of YES.
My North Georgia Indie Bookstore Tour
Anyone who has shopped for books online knows what a noisy and crowded planet that is. While convenient for consumers and more accessible for new authors than traditional publishing, there is something idyllic about an independent bookstore that online retailers will never have. After three days of traipsing across North Georgia on my indie bookstore tour, I am qualifying myself to tell you what that special something is.
Why Not to Send a Book Press Release
Are Book Press Releases Even Done Anymore?
I sent my debut novel, BACK TO BLUE HOLLY, press release to 84 local media contacts. I got zero hits, and here’s why: publishing a novel is no longer news. It’s just not. Books of various subjects, categories, genres, and sub-genres are published every eight seconds in the United States. What makes your novel more special than all the rest?
Why We Love Animals
Artist Kelly Brewer and I are among the millions of humans who love animals and benefit each day from our connections with them. We believe animals bring us joy and healing, tapping into our souls, making us better humans. This is why Kelly and I are excited to launch a new multimedia project, Kindred Spirits: A Celebration of the Human-Animal Connection.
A Simple Solution for the Sunday Scaries
I read that August is the Sunday scaries of summer, the month we grieve that which must end like coffee on the covered porch, pontoon picnics, and a late-day ski over river glass. The good news is there are plenty of ways to combat Sunday scaries: unplugging, exercising, taking a nap, starting a project, and more. But for me, there is a single solution that works best.