Now that we’ve moved into our new home we are adjusting to the changes that come with a big move. One of those changes is that we are officially “in the country” (or so I’ve been told.) And being in the country means we have mice that will try to visit. The other night […]
Hello my name is Patty and I’m addicted to being busy
Two months ago I shared that I had begun a process of surrender. I can assure you this is not for the faint of heart. My lizard brain has kicked into high gear as I kicked my business into low gear. The small evil snarling voice in my head said “How dare you stop?!!!” over […]
Lessons in Greatness
Walking the path of entrepreneurship has often led me into a tangled wood filled with fear and doubt. I’ll be skipping down the path of “living my bliss” and suddenly I’ll stop short, look around and think “where the hell am I? How did I get here?” Fear and doubt takes its cue from that […]
What defines you?
Yesterday was September 11. I don’t say much on September 11. My silence is mostly out of respect for those who were directly affected by the events on this day in 2001. I’m also a little afraid of getting it wrong, of offending someone who is still grieving. I was close enough to the loss […]
When Do We Stop Believing in Magic?
Last night I had a gut-wrenching conversation with my nine-year old son that left me in tears. It started with this question: Are you the tooth fairy, mom? For many parents this conversation is hard but certainly not one that a person might label “gut-wrenching” but it was for me, and here is why… Underneath […]