My yearly letter to my daughters is up to number 6. This year we tackle the fact you do not have to be loud to get things done. Quiet leaders are needed, valued and effective. And since I’m very loud I wanted my daughters to know they do not have to be.

My girls got a new view of the their mom recently. It’s always good to see people in new ways!

Our family dog has entered the last stages of life. I can’t help but think about how he reminds us of the importance of relationships and that we should always find a way to care.

A moment in the swimming pool with my daughter, reminded of a bunch of moments with my own dad. I didn’t heed his advice when I was younger, maybe my girls will!

A work trip in “The Big Easy” reminded me of the importance of living life. New Orleans never stops living.

Understanding social services is a a tall task, but to have any chance at we must understand what it puts people through.

We often use death our motivator, but we should really use life to bring us to a better place.

When a school age student asked me what my 3rd favorite emotion was, I was thrown for loop. Tonight I answer there question and remember why I do what I do