Biz Buzz: Get the Buzz about Your Small Business
Starting your own small business or buying a small business is the hardest thing you will ever do. According to the SBA's 2019 survey (we don't talk about 2020), there's only a 61.3% chance that your small business will survive until it's 5th anniversary. That's an awfully scary number to consider when you're talking ...
Jan 18, 2021
Pushing Play
First of all, thank you, Butte, for the efforts you made to support local businesses during this time. It’s been a blessing to see how this community cares for their own. On a personal note, I am thrilled to be able to walk back into businesses. I got to go to the gym this weekend! Eating out on Friday night was ...
May 18, 2020
Easter Couldn't Come at a Better Time!
As we dive into Easter weekend, it’s the perfect time to remember a few of those Christian lessons we learned as kids. If you’re not Christian, keep reading because this applies to you too. We’re taught that Christ laid down his life for us. It’s the most selfless act imaginable. If He can make ...
Apr 09, 2020
What Happened when I tried the KonMari Method
If you’re working on organizing your house during this shelter in place order, this one is for you! We’re all going to come out of this with very organized home lives, and plenty of relaxation time (unless you’re an essential employee). Marie Kondo is an organizing champion. She created the KonMari me...
Mar 27, 2020
It's Okay to be Scared
Like each of you, I simply don’t know what to say. Through no fault of our own, business has come to a grinding halt. While each of the orders made has been in the best interest of protecting our society, they have delivered devastating blows to the small businesses that are the backbone of our community. I am un...
Mar 25, 2020
Time Block Results
I did promise that I would report back with my experience on Time Blocking. Before I jump into results, here is my Week One time block to use as an example. I re-did it to be as generic as possible so it can be used as a template if needed. Time Block Template I like taking the time on Sunday to put together the next w...
Feb 26, 2020
Why You Need a Morning Routine
We’ve all had those mornings. You know the one where you wake up late. You know you’ve hit snooze one too many times, and you’re already running late. The time is 7:05 and you’re due at work at 8:00. Right away, your blood pressure goes up. Rush through your shower while the coffee is brewing. T...
Feb 24, 2020
I think you will enjoy this one: The Silent Patient by author Alex Michaelides
The Silent Patient by author Alex Michaelides If you love the physiological thrillers that keep your mind spinning and your emotions heaving, this is a great book for you. The victim is a beautiful young woman who refuses to speak after a tragic event with her husband. The criminal physiotherapist is working with her a...
Feb 17, 2020
A Look Back to 2019 Favorite Reads and 2020 Reading Wish List
2019 Book Favs The Deserter by Nelson DeMille (I love Nelson DeMille - he cracks me up and makes me giggle) The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Red Notice by Bill Browder Five Presidents by Clint Hill - Me and Mrs Kennedy for 2020 Educated by Tara Westover - my favorite of 2019 Beneath the Scarlet Sky - second reading and ...
Feb 09, 2020
Sharing a couple books with you this week - one audio and one reader
Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan Most of us have heard or seen the world news over the past couple of months as Australia's wild bushfires continue to devastate the country. As I was discussing with a friend recently about this tragedy and loss suffered by the wildlife, people and landscape of Australia, an ol...
Feb 04, 2020