Karma?
Have you ever done something really nice for someone and thought "ooh, now I'll have good karma!" Or done something not so nice and were afraid that you'd have bad…
That’s Not What I Expected
One of the adventures we were excited about on our recent trip to Alaska was the bearwatching excursion. I had never seen a wild bear and this trip offered a…
Sunset, sunset, sunset
Thursday, December 21, 2023 1:57 PM One of my favorite mantras that I live by is “when life throws you lemons…make cranberry juice.” Lemons represent life’s challenges, while cranberry juice,…
How to connect your passions with your purpose
Passions as a Resource (from 2018) When I was recovering from vocal cord surgery, I could barely whisper. My sister wanted to test that and REALLY see if I had…
Inspiration is the spark that takes your breath away
This Saturday, 8/13, my fellow higher education educator, author, and friend Tiffany Reardon and I are hosting a workshop for authors aspiring to write and publish their own book. Tiffany…
Create your own miracle. 5 tips for beating the system!
In 2006, I suffered a devastating stroke following the removal of a large brain tumor. The stroke took away my ability to breathe, eat, talk, hear and move. After several…
Go NINERS!
From 2023 playoff game: As I watched the 49ers win their playoff game yesterday, I started thinking a lot about fear. Does fear motivate you to act or does it…
Eocene
Humpbacks whales can be individually identified by the pattern on the underside of their tail (fluke). Identifying individuals aids scientists in tracking their movements, migration patterns, social groups, age, offspring…
Be Positive
At my nephew Evan Bookstaff’s funeral (can’t believe I’m writing that!) everyone was given bracelets to wear with the message “Be Positive. Time is Precious.” Such an important mantra, and…
Altruism
Altruism. What is it and why is it a necessary part of animal societies? I have taught courses that included animal behavior during most of my teaching career. You’d be…