Our world continues to look different as a result of the pandemic. I am sure experts predicted the many consequences of a virus shutting down the world, but I have not gone out of my way to proactively study what might be next. My approach has been to take it as it comes—survive and advanceContinue reading “Consider a New Approach to the Holidays”
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What the Childless Person in Your Life Wants You To Know
Are you showing up for the childless person in your life? I am going to challenge you and suggest you could do better. While I don’t have statistical data, I have a large group of childless friends who have felt unimportant at some point because of that status. They have probably never told you that,Continue reading “What the Childless Person in Your Life Wants You To Know”
4 Days, 3 National Parks! Road Trip from Denver to New Mexico
If you are looking to escape the crowds in Colorado for a nearby adventure, I encourage you to look south to New Mexico. The Southwest is a gorgeous place with such a unique landscape. If you are used to lush, green surroundings…brace yourself. Here is an easy itinerary to visit three National Parks, or “America’sContinue reading “4 Days, 3 National Parks! Road Trip from Denver to New Mexico”
wrestling with love languages
My financial advisor’s company recently hosted Dr. Gary Chapman who famously introduced us to the five love languages. As my blog title implies, I am single, but I still wanted to participate since it pertains to many types of relationships–friends, family, coworkers, etc. I have not read Dr. Chapman’s book but the concept certainly makes senseContinue reading “wrestling with love languages”
running: the minimalist’s dream sport
I started running long before I even knew a minimalist lifestyle even existed. That was circa 2006 and I was living in a studio garden apartment on Altgeld Street in Lincoln Park (“garden” is the word Chicago landlords use to make a basement apartment sound fancier than it is). The distance between the major streets was aContinue reading “running: the minimalist’s dream sport”
forget about the Joneses
I have been working with a sharp young lady who has been advising me on the health insurance marketplace. She and her fiancé recently moved to Washington state from the Denver metro area. After getting business out of the way on a recent call, I asked how the relocation was going. She told me theContinue reading “forget about the Joneses”
how are you?
“How are you?” A greeting so commonplace that most tune out for the reply. The standard answer is a quick, “fine” or, “good” and on with the conversation. I recently heard a podcast host ask their guest, “How are you today?” The guest noticed and thanked them for adding “today” given the difficult times we are experiencing.Continue reading “how are you?”
the single minimal(ist) 