If you have ever been to Minnesota during the summer months, especially around the 4th of July, you would first notice one thing: everyone leaves their office at the same time on Fridays! Where is everyone going? Why can’t they go there any faster? If you are like me, you do not often frequent Fridays… read more
Who Are You? When I’m asked the question, “Who are you?” lots of things run through my mind. “I’m a recreational endurance athlete.” “An accomplished speaker, author, and LinkedIn guru.” “I have been a high school principal and lived to tell about it.” “I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 36 years and I’ve… read more
No More Taxi Driver—HA! I’ve been a mom for over 18 ½ years. When our youngest daughter passed her behind the wheel driving test I posted on my Facebook page the following milestone: No More Taxi Driver. Six months later I’m driving complete strangers around in my car during Super Bowl week. Tell me there… read more
Uber Super Bowl Ambassador? Rosemount Minnesota Mayor Bill Droste put the idea in my head. He mentioned that the mayors were tasked to be at the MSP airport for shifts to welcome the visitors to Minnesota, to be the ambassadors for Super Bowl 52 held in Minnesota. Super Bowl Ambassador? Who better to be an ambassador… read more
It’s Never Fun to Deal with Pain. Whether it is your own pain, or you are a caregiver for someone else, dealing with pain can take over your world for a time. I know. In 1997 I was told I had to have knee surgery, that it was the only way to end my knee… read more
Prevention is Easier than Recovery It’s YOUR Summer—Enjoy it! The golden season. The reason people take winter vacations to sunny locations. Summertime! More sunlight hours, more warmth, more chances to be outdoors and for many people more socializing! Unlike the so-called Season of Sneezing following the holidays, midwinter, summertime is practically designed to keep you… read more
Movement Strengthens Your Bones This particular benefit of movement is most closely tied (so to speak) to your muscles, At birth humans have 270 bones, but many of these fuse together as a child becomes an adult, leaving adults with 206 bones. Good trivia you can share at the next party! But bones do not… read more
Illness or Injured? 7 Tips to Get Back in the Game No matter what your “game” is: Sport Family Work …illness or injury can knock you out. I’d know. As a mom, wife, business owner, and athlete, tearing my ACL affected everything. Now I am back to almost 100% and life is more fun, more… read more
Ah-choo! One of the most common questions we are asked is, “What Supplements Should I take for Immune Support?” If you are getting sick, this guide is for you. While it is always best to try and stay healthy rather than fighting back from an illness, even with a pure living lifestyle we sometimes get sick.… read more
Staying Up Late Seemed So Cool When I was a little kid, staying up late was was something I always wanted to do. Adults did, so I figured that was when all the fun stuff happened. Saturday Night Live was on late at night, as well as other late night television my teenage friends seemed… read more
