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Run to Win
This weekend was one of my favorite annual traditions: the Santa Run. More than 8,000 identically clad Santas filled our neighborhood streets to do a 5K. Everywhere you look—Santa. The mix of endorphins and merriment never disappoints. Watching the sea of red suits moving at every imaginable pace, I began thinking about the dynamics of Continue reading
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Entitled to Gratefulness
This past week, I experienced one of my favorite Thanksgivings ever. It was one of those days where everything simply felt right. We had amazing food, world-class San Diego weather, and a home filled with people who just make your heart happy. Several times throughout the day I found myself saying, “We are so blessed,” Continue reading
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Book of the Year
Has anyone gotten swept up by the romantasy book movement happening right now? Books from authors like Rebecca Yaros and Sarah J. Maas are consistently featured on “Book of the year” lists. My daughter is a fan and recently sent me the funniest reel. In it, a girl explains: There is nothing that will give Continue reading
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Decide to walk in it
Early in my career, I had the good fortune to work for a really great manager. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that best-in-class bosses, coaches, and teachers are not as plentiful as one would hope. But when I worked at American Express, I sat under truly excellent leadership. My boss was an Continue reading
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Every day in every way
This weekend, our beloved chiweenie, Whiskey, went missing. When he was younger, he would squeeze through our fence and head to our neighbors—who spoil him like their own furbaby. He has also been known to weasel his way into our backhouse, to be snuggled by our renter. Our promiscuous pup seeks out love wherever he Continue reading
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The extraordinary gift of getting to take things for granted
On Sunday I bid my son bon voyage as he headed to Florida for his summer internship. It’s a great opportunity, and we are excited for him, but our one week of having him home felt too short. As he walked toward the airport terminal, I was overwhelmed with sadness. I found myself longing for Continue reading
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A tale of two superheroes, a tale of two trees
I have an idea for a superhero movie. Here’s the plot: There are two characters who each have the potential to use their extraordinary abilities to protect others and uphold justice. With their superpowers, they can transcend the limitations of ordinary people, fight against evil and tyranny, and inspire hope. The catch is that they Continue reading
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Becoming Known
I am basking in the afterglow of beautiful community enjoyed this past weekend. It is important to celebrate the good things in life, and I am celebrating new communities that I now feel part of. Neither of these havens of community happened overnight, but neither did they take an exorbitant amount of time. Each was Continue reading
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Do something… fast
My son, who is now back at college, loves to eat. A number of the foods he loves would not be included on many January ‘new year’ eating plans. Because I love food and I love food experiences with him, I join him in everything from cooking up his favorites – steak, Shepherd’s pie, my Continue reading
grace given me 