Reflecting on the life lessons I’ve learned through humility, grace and humor
This is part two of a three-part series exploring my travels in Asia. If you want the background on the travel series, visit my earlier post on Thailand. If you’re good to go, carry on for a glimpse into the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and the zen village Read more…
This is part one of a three-part series exploring my travels in Asia. Over a decade ago, I began globetrotting around the world on a biennial basis. It was a commitment I made to myself to experience cultural difference. I also committed to noting the date on my calendar and honor Read more…
About this time last year, I was departing on my annual beach trip with the gals to Ocean Isle (OI) in North Carolina. Two things had happened that would influence the trip and inspire my accompanying blog post. Dr. Maya Angelou had passed. I’d lost my job due to a reduction in Read more…
Travel. There’s nothing like it to raise awareness and heighten new perspectives in the midst of a changed environment. At my highest point on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona Whether for work or pleasure, travel takes you to a different place and offers the opportunity to meet new people and Read more…
Somewhere along the course of my telly viewing, I overheard this question posed during an interview: ‘What do you know to be true?’ I thought what a brilliant thing to explore and proceeded to ask the same of myself. Here’s what I profess as truth-isms across my cooldeb journey of Read more…
One of my most popular cooldeb posts last year was entitled, My 3 words for 2014. I got the idea from blogger SuzeMuse, who was inspired by Chris Brogan. In short, it’s a way to approach the New Year with renewal and resolution to inspire a sense of being and purpose. I Read more…
The introduction to my blog states: I’m exploring coolness in life. Join me on this journey and let’s (re)define cool together. What can I say? It’s been a good fight. And cool has most definitely been redefined. In two words? It’s about family and it’s about relationships. The UNCG Three For Read more…
These are my three words for entering into 2014. I got the idea from SuzeMuse, a blogger that I follow. She got the idea from Chris Brogan, who we all know and whose been doing this exercise for a while. It’s a fairly simple concept. You choose three words that Read more…
I’m fresh back from NYC and while I can’t lay claim to Carrie Bradshaw adventures, I can certainly say…I enjoyed my Sidekicks and the City. Arrival Night – Good Eats and Drinks We arrive on Thursday evening and after catching up with our friends over wine and appetizers, we head Read more…
“Travel takes more than money. It takes the most precious commodity: time. Anyone can buy a car, hand-bag, or shoes, but travel requires energy, bravery, curiosity, and a degree of adventurousness.” So says hotelier André Balazs. Outer Banks: The village of Ocracoke As I set out for my vacation to the Read more…