As mentioned earlier, I helped some friends whose homes were affected by Hurricane Helene, but then we were hit by the chaos of Hurricane Milton! For those unfamiliar with Florida, this storm was truly a beast, nearly becoming a perfect storm. As it approached, I held onto my Bible and prayed for the safety of […]
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The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of fear, anxiety, sorrow, and gratitude. Living in Florida during hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th, can be quite challenging. Thankfully, my condo complex is situated inland in Sarasota and is also in a non-flood zone. On the other hand, I’ve heard chilling
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Over the past week, my activities were largely focused on Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, I had an enjoyable day learning and engaging with the Jon Gordon team, where I became certified as a trainer. I’m excited about the opportunity to connect with schools and districts across the country. On Wednesday and Thursday, I assisted neighbors
This past Friday night at the Parrish versus Braden River high school football game, I had the opportunity to reconnect with two friends: Dan, the principal of Parrish High School in Parrish, Florida, and Ashley, one of his assistant principals. I’ve known Dan since his days as the athletic director at Southeast High School, where
This past Sunday, I stopped by a local grocery store to pick up a cake before heading to my brother Matt and sister-in-law Kristen’s house for dinner. As I entered the store, a glimpse of stunning roses caught my eye, instantly reminding me of our lovely mother—roses were Celia’s favorite flower. It was an easy
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly cooking for a large crowd? Last Labor Day, I attended a cookout organized by my community association, only to discover that two of the regular cooks were under the weather. The head of our association turned to me and asked if I could step in at the last minute.
This week, I had a conversation with a middle school student who was clearly in need of attention and affection. I brought her out of class and escorted her to the nurse’s office, while also informing our school deputy. I noticed that she had cuts on her right arm, and I immediately asked her if
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This week was quite frustrating for me. I had to call my mortgage company three times, and each time I ended up talking to an AI assistant. I found myself having to lie just to reach a human representative! 😆 They attempted to address my specific request through their AI system, but it simply couldn’t
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Last week, I moved into my new condo in Sarasota, Florida, and it has certainly been an adventure. Earlier in the week, the elevator was out of service, so I had to carry my 15-year-old dog, Bruno, down two flights of stairs. After he took care of business, I had to haul him back up—80
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On September 24, Coach Nesser will join the Jon Gordon team for a day of training and will become certified in his coaching, training and speaking program. This certification will provide me with unlimited access to coaching materials, keynote resources, and the chance to connect with Jon’s experienced team members. It’s essential for us to