The JOYFUL LIFE Blog

The neatly dressed man held a familiar sign at the bottom of the Tucson airport escalator. “Canyon Ranch” was my cue that he would drive me to the coveted resort. As my bags arrived, he loaded them into the black Mercedes Sprinter van, gathered a few more arriving guests, and we made our way.  We […]

Did you happen to catch my LinkedIn post last week as I was prepping a talk for International Women’s Day? I LOVE public speaking. The first time I ever gave a speech was for my 4th grade commencement.  I was ten years old. My whole family sat in the front row and I was my […]

Joy?  Let’s be honest, it’s not even in your top 10 things to do. You’ve got more important things to handle: the board meeting, the customer presentation, the imploding supply chain crisis (I mean shouldn’t we be done with this sh*& already?!), your boss wants to talk about the “thing”, the school called, and your […]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share something that would not only bring us love but also some JOY! For some, Valentine’s is a great day to celebrate someone they love, but for others it can be lonely and disheartening. I’ve definitely sat on both sides of this fence. My years […]

Picturesque Maine, known for a captivating coastline with world-class lobsters, a breathtaking mountain region, home to the Northeast’s greatest ski resorts and a portion of the Appalachian Trail.  People come from all over the world to visit and consume our little slice of God’s country.   Scenic Route 2 ran right through my sleepy little town […]

Ever find yourself questioning your dreams and your own audacity to even have them?  Then running through a list of reasons to squash them yourself? Yah. Me, too.   My stream of conscious ramble goes something like this: Who the heck do I think I am?  I grew up in a tiny little town in Maine […]

Imagine this: you’ve checked all the boxes.  You’ve reached some of your biggest goals: you just got the promotion with THE title, you now have THE pay, you’re finally in THE house. You’ve got the kids, the car, the Louis.  Life is pretty damn good.  You stay busy and booked with color coded calendars, you’re on […]

Ever since I can remember, I had a longing, an ache.  I have worked from home for years, decades.  I would travel to see customers, bosses, teammates.  Planes, trains, and automobiles has always been a tagline.  I’ve never minded the busyness, but there were times when a hint of loneliness was palatable.  I was looking […]

Have you ever experienced such joy? Allow me to introduce Miss H, the daughter of a dear friend. Just this very photo of her brings me joy…. xo I admit, I love summer.  Among all the seasons, it claims the crown with its elongated days, warm temps, unbridled laughter of carefree children, and the luxury […]

Happy July! I hope this blog post finds you in a serene beach setting, where you can unwind with your favorite beach read, SPF protecting your skin, and a refreshing sparkling water by your side. When I’m at the beach, I can’t help but let my mind wander and indulge in daydreams. But let me […]