The best conversations rarely happen on schedule. This photo was taken on a flight with my daughter. She's flashing a peace sign. I'm smiling. And neither of us knew that somewhere between takeoff and landing we'd end up having one…
We were sitting together watching Canada win. My son, my daughter, and me. As the crowd erupted around us, I found myself remembering a conversation from years ago. My son was 15. His coaches wanted him to leave Canada and…
Not every opportunity arrives according to plan. I wasn't planning on Vegas. I was planning on Vancouver. I was flying home from a sunny winter beach getaway when our flight was diverted because of weather. My first thought? Dang. Now…
Caption: Sometimes one small thing changes everything. I love passionfruit. Slightly tart.Always delicious.Worth going out of my way for. No analysis required. No committee meeting. No strategic planning retreat. Just a simple truth: I know I love it. And that…
This wasn’t just a Blue Moon night.It was a planned event—and I was determined to be there. Three days after knee surgery. My sister helped me hobble in. Slowly. Carefully. One step at a time. I was so grateful. Grateful…
Dog Kisses & Big Fears Let’s get this straight:I was not a dog person. Not “meh, dogs.”I mean, full-blown nope, nope, NOPE, thank you very much. Then life handed me not one… not two… but six rescue dogs through my…
A Plan for Living Light, Leading True, and Staying Close I snapped this photo long before the New Year—sun-warm, calm, one of those rare moments when time slows and you forget what day it is. I sent it to my…
Most people see airports as a necessary hassle — lines, luggage, delays, the sprint to the gate.But me? I love airports. Every time I step into one, something wakes up in me.Airports scream adventure.New connections.New people.New stories. They’re the in-between…
It's boating.....until it's fishing That picture?It’s me on a boat in the sunshine, laughing… while everyone else is laser-focused on landing a fish. Here’s the thing:When someone asks if I want to go fishing, I say, “Sure — as long…
Do What You Love (Even If It’s Not What Pays You) That’s me in the middle of the photo — proud mom, happy camper, watching part of our family cheer on a Whitecaps game. But here’s the real story… My…