Hello, and meet my new obsession – the FitBit – a tiny little activity tracker that monitors the steps you take and your sleep cycles. Last week, I bought my husband a Fitbit for his birthday, and one for … Continued
Yesterday morning, I woke up and peered out my window at the new coating of shimmering ice on the ground, roads, and trees, and contemplated skipping my morning walk. The conditions are treacherous. I’ll fall and break something. Yup, my … Continued
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my mother, sister, and I went to a few local craft fairs. We aren’t “Black Friday people” – we prefer to avoid the crowds, but we do enjoy perusing the aisles of arts and crafts made by … Continued
I will never forget my first, only, and perhaps last hike across Knifes Edge on Mt Katahdin. That hike not only tested my physical endurance but also taught me many life lessons that I still hold on to today. The … Continued
Early November 1986, hunched over rows that were the length of 3 football fields, with muddy gloves on my hands, I dug through the wet, cold, leafy tops and grabbed onto the leaves of the stubborn root vegetable. Giving it … Continued
“Every problem we have, nature has already solved” Janine Benyus author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. It was while I was hiking Aziscohos Mountain when I had what I call a “Divine Download”…. an idea that struck out of … Continued
Carefully making my way down the trail from the summit of East Kennebago Mountain, my legs felt like jello. The elevation wasn’t too bad (3800′) but it was more strenuous than I expected. Each step down my shins, thighs and … Continued
If you have been in business two or more years, congratulations – you are one of the 10% of start-up businesses that survive past the first two years. ( If not, don’t worry – keep reading – this information can … Continued
Have you ever wanted to achieve a goal so badly – you refuse to turn back, despite imminent danger, loss of life or limb, or risk of serious injury? I see small business owners do this to themselves time and … Continued