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06/11/2026

Almost home from Bama Bound in Tuscaloosa, so it's back to the real world for me. Before I put it behind me, though, I have some thoughts.

Bama Bound is a huge operation, and it's a well-oiled machine. The overall experience was fantastic. Starting with the signage that's visible from any entry point to campus, we very moment is well marked and thought through.
The University of Alabama established itself as student-centered from the start, and didn't let up for one second.

Relationships are still key.
My husband and I skipped the parent sessions and instead games a coffee with our son's major professor. We didn't want to know about what our son would be doing in school. We wanted to get to know the man who would be mentoring him for the next four years. A quick coffee turned into a four hour conversation that could have gone longer.

Tuscaloosa and the Alabama campus are beautiful. It's also one of the hottest places I think I've ever been. The people are friendly, and the drinks are cold, so it's all worth it.

Good experiences, relationships, and working AC. Those aren't just good things to have in life. They'll take you far in business, too.

See you next time, T-Town.

05/13/2026

Setting out my coffee for tomorrow morning and grabbed this mug. I had to stop for a moment because it made me tear up a little.

I had a few of these made last year when my son's favorite teacher, his Band Director Mr. Humphrey, announced he'd be leaving the school at the end of the year. The man loves his coffee, so I asked my son to give me a quote he always shared with the class. "Be in our moment." I loved it, so I turned it into a mug for him and one for me.

Well, last night was the final "our moment." My son had his final high school band concert. Eighteen other seniors stood beside him as we proudly recognized the graduates of the Wind Ensemble. They played their pieces beautifully. One last time on stage together. They were in their moment.

Sometimes, like last night, we recognize the moment. Other times, we speed through the moment looking ahead to the next one and the one after that.

I knew last night was a moment, but how many have I missed? Be in our Moment. What a great lesson from a great teacher.

Or maybe it's just a coffee mug.

04/28/2026

Emotions are vital to our decision making process. Sometimes we'll have a hunch or a gut feeling about something. That's an emotional reaction. We should listen to that.

Sometimes we'll have a situation that makes us anxious or nervous. Maybe it's a situation that makes our blood boil. Those are other emotional reactions. We should listen to them.

But, we shouldn't always act based on just those emotions. Emotional regulation is the psychological term. I like to say 'own your actions.' Yes, emotions are vital, but they mostly are a chemical reaction that is feeding us information. Unless we're in an immediate crisis life or death situation where instinct needs to take over, emotions should not be the primary factor we consult in making decisions. Emotions need to be balanced out by our logic, critical thinking skills, and basic reasoning.

The most successful people don't let their emotions control them. They use that emotional input as one component in their resolution of a situation. They own their actions.

04/25/2026

Taking that same energy into my weekend fun that I do during the work week.

Happy Saturday, y'all!

Let's Move!

04/21/2026

Sometimes it's just one of those days.

Those days happen to Rhinos, too. Keep moving.

04/20/2026

Are you feeling stuck?

Do you keep telling yourself, "Maybe tomorrow," or "Things will get better?" I know. I've been there. We've all been there.

But you don't have to stay there. No one is going to change your situation for you. Sure, there are lots of people who will help you willingly, but you have to take the first step.

There's only so much you can control in your life. The biggest thing you can control is you.

So what's it going to be - Are you going to wait around and ask permission, or are you going to embrace the strength within, get off your ASSets and move anyway?

That's the

Reach out today. Let's talk.

04/20/2026

Thanks to The Wellness Detective for attending my Grounded and Unstoppable launch, and for this review.
I can help you with the mental side -- be sure to reach out to her for helping with the physical side of carrying your stress. You might be surprised to see how what we carry inside truly affects us physically.

04/17/2026

You have the big idea. A dream. A goal. A change you want to make. But you just can't seem to pull the trigger.

When you think about it you have a good job. It's not your favorite, but it does pay the bills. It allows you to do most of the things you want to do. Sure, there are mornings you dread getting out of bed. You get a case of the Mondays more often than not. You feel like Wednesday should be Friday because the week has felt like the longest month ever. (You KNOW what I'm talking about.)

But you're comfortable. You could keep doing this same song and dance over and over. You'll be fine. You're not miserable - you're just content. Comfortable.

But as Frasier once said, "If less is more, think how much more more would be." Go for more.

Comfort is expensive. It's keeping you from using all your skills and talents. Do you want comfort? Or do you want to thrive? It's not just about the money. It's about the cost to your family relationships, your mental health, and even your physical health.

Comfort is expensive. You've made the plan. Now live the plan. Get off your ASSets.

04/15/2026

Thank you for making the launch successful!

We had a small but engaged group. Great discussion and lots of feedback. I can't wait to share this workshop with more people in our community.

Special thanks to Community Cup for hosting!

04/14/2026

I love this so much.
We are all going through something. There's some drama or trauma, some sadness or worry. But we don't know what someone else is going through. There's no way to tell what's happening in someone's head or heart by looking at him or her.

What you can do is find a way to help, even in some small way. You may brighten that person's day just enough to help him or her power through some pain. And you definitely will feel better about yourself.

Keep it simple: be a great teammate today. No matter what you are going through, find someone you can help and make better.