Celia’s Favorite
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 […]
Grill & Chill
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. […]
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
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 […]
Turning Frustration to a Teaching Moment
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 […]
New Digs & Old Friends
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 […]
Great news!
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 […]
A Big Thank you!
In this week’s blog, I want to express my gratitude and recognition for the incredible members of our coaching team and launch team who made our book launch party and release of “Bloom Where You Are” a success. I would like to extend my thanks to the following individuals: – Beth, our digital editor, for […]
Promoting a book can come with its fair share of challenges
Promoting a book can come with its fair share of challenges. Here are some common ones that authors often face: 1. Building an audience: One of the biggest challenges is finding and building an audience for your book. It takes time and effort to reach the right readers who would be interested in your book. […]
Senior Radio Buffalo
Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of being an honored guest on Senior Radio Buffalo, this wonderful city’s #1 senior show. Linda Pellegrino, the host, and I engaged in a heartfelt conversation about my two-year journey with my 88-year-old mother, Celia, who passed away last May of vascular dementia. Linda and I gracefully engaged through […]