Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Public Speaking “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I began in the insurance business when I was twenty-seven. As I look back on my path, I felt as though I knew nothing and nobody. But thanks to many mentors, and...
Carl’s Water

Carl’s Water

Carl’s Water “Truth builds trust.” Marilyn Suttle Years ago, I had a business deal that I worked on for nearly two years. It looked like we were going to get it, but it was still a bit in question. My partner and I met for lunch with our client,...
Zuzu’s Petals

Zuzu’s Petals

Zuzu’s Petals “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This is a bit of a follow up to last week’s post, but these two posts go together in my heart and mind. My favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life...
It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life “All you can take with you is that which you’ve given away.” Peter Bailey It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite film. The first post-war release of Director Frank Capra and actor Jimmy Stewart, in 1946, was a box-office...
Christmas Eve Up at the Cabin

Christmas Eve Up at the Cabin

Christmas Eve Up at the Cabin “Patience is not the ability to wait, but how you act while you’re waiting.” Joyce Meyer Aunt Janice and Uncle Gordon lived up at their log cabin for many years. Nestled in the forest above Lake Tahoe, the cabin was...