The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. - Socrates Quite a few of us attended the EPIC kickoff in Iowa City this week and were able to learn more about the plan and timeline for the...
Yesterday, Ania Renteria received the Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award. This is awesome!! So I was thinking about this award. The IHA Hospital Hero award is definitely a very cool honor bestowed upon people from across the state for various reasons. Anyone who has gone through orientation in the...
Thank you all for your concerns and comments last week regarding my infestation. The culprit was found in the basement – Craig the painter at my house named the mouse “Marty” and said “Marty” had an anxiety induced heart attack following a trial with a sticky trap. He then left...
Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. ― Shannon L. Alder We had an open house for Linda Loux’s retirement on Monday and what an amazing turnout. It was truly a tribute to her...
A mouse ran across my living room last week. I hate mice. I completely freaked out and now have traps set all over my house. I now wear shoes all the time in the house and carry a flashlight with me wherever I go. My large dormant cat pointed out...
I was telling a friend last night that my life is in a weird place. I’ve been wishing and praying that I can clear off my plate a lot of leadership “duties” and just enjoy life. Well, over the last 3 to 6 months I sold grounded and moved to...
Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. - Mattie Stepanek We are quickly approaching the first day of fall which is September 23rd. This is by far my favorite season of the year as I love the fall leaves, the cooler weather and...
Fear & Grace. My phone rang early this morning. A friend was seeking permission to push her daughter out of the car. (thank god she wasn’t serious … at least I don’t think she was …) She was taking her daughter away to school for the first time, and the...
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path? Daily I encounter individuals that are struggling with this very thing. We have all been in...
Yesterday I was telling a friend that I usually only compete or participate if I can win or dominate. (… she had a long serious pause …) “Ok, well that is a very brave observation and so if you want to evolve, how are you going change that?” Me being...
