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Local Friends
For those of you wondering, yes, my vacation to Mexico was EVERYTHING I needed it to be. I returned a new person. Or, at the very least, a finally...
Out of Office. Recharging.
As you read this, we’re in Mexico again. And it’s about time. Seriously. It has been well over a year since the last time I had a Mexico vacation...
Outside Perspective
Last week, Jersey spent four days at Nature’s Classroom with her school. It was her first year doing that, and she loved it. They got to spend four...
Inspire it Forward
Remember back in January when I wrote about taking my Mindset Workshop to San Antonio, Texas? Well, this is the story of how that actually came...
Book the Trip
A few years ago around Christmas, I looked at my kids and my brain wanted to ask them, “What do you want for Christmas?” But my heart told me, “You...
Stress Tests
My son, Madden, just found out where he’ll be attending high school. Doesn’t seem like that would be a big deal, but it is in Chicago Public...
Spring in My Step
Spring is in the air. And in my step. Do you feel it where you are? Spring in Chicago is amazing. The city thaws out from winter somewhat slowly...
Years Gone “Bye”
Jersey turns 10 tomorrow. And, when I think about that, a lot of emotions come up for me. It has also gotten me thinking about the passage of time....
Lost & Found
A few weeks ago, the kids were off school, and Jase (Belmo) was in town between his events. I thought it would be fun to see a movie. We rarely go...
About Me
Diandra grew up in a small town in Indiana. She was the epitome of “small town girl” BIG DREAMS. When she was 12 years old she knew she wanted to be one of the best bowlers in the world one day. And so she did. She was the 3x World Bowler of the Year and was even inducted into the World Bowling Hall of Fame at 25.
Getting to the top wasn’t all about the expertise she learned on the lanes. It was also about the values, and principles she learned Beyond the Lanes that would get her to the very tip-top of her sport.