November 1, 2023
Heartful Harvest
Even in balmy Florida, fall settles into our lives in some ways: the crisper weather, pumpkin spice offerings at bakeries and coffee shops, and vibrant wreaths and decorations on our neighbors…
October 4, 2023
¡Mas Fuertes Juntos!
The past three years, Sarasota has been ranked in the top ten on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live list, this year moving up to No. 5. Perhaps that spotlight is part…
September 6, 2023
In Common
If you go by the headlines and listen to the podcasts and commentators, we appear to live in a nation of polarization where extremes in beliefs and identities dominate. This summer, though, I…
July 1, 2023
Land of Opportunity
Last month I had the pleasure of attending a very special birthday party: the quinceañera for a girl who has become a dear part of my world. The party celebrated the 15th birthday of Ro…
May 1, 2023
Lift Every Voice and Sing
In a world where a single click can deliver your ideas to a mass audience across the globe, it can be easy to overlook the power of local, community voices. These voices can become powerful, r…
April 3, 2023
The ABCs of Legacy
Some small, ordinary moments in life pack so much magic that they remain with us for a long time. I had such a moment this last week when visiting a local elementary school to experience the p…
March 1, 2023
History and Legacy
Our path from yesterday to tomorrow... Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., for an Ascend at the Aspen Institute conference, the 2Gen FunderXChange. Designed to examine…
February 1, 2023
The Road Ahead: Recovering with Resiliency
There are so many adages about our senses, especially sight. From “seeing is believing” to “what you see is what you get,” we pay attention to what grabs our attention,…
December 30, 2022
2023: It's about "We"
This holiday season, I traveled with my husband, Mike, to St. Louis for a family visit. It was wonderful to visit with my brothers, nieces and nephew. It was the first time all of us have been…