A Busy Year

A Busy Year

2011 turned out to be quite a year! The funding troubles at The Pennsville Public Library took a huge chunk of my time. Navigating through the still-troubled Real Estate market was a prime concern, too.

I was fortunate to be asked to join The Salem County Chamber of Commerce early in 2011 as a Board member. Fortunate? Well, better described as honored. What a terrific group of business people! I really cannot think of a better group to be associated with......I'm looking forward to learning a lot from these folks.

Of course, adding some things to a busy schedule demands the subtraction of other things. With a heavy heart, I resigned from the Salem County Workforce Investment Board. This was also an honor to be a part of but after careful consideration, I had to admit to myself that it was a nonworking board appointment.

You may ask, "What does that mean?" Well, it means that I attended quarterly board meetings, but I felt that I did not contribute anything to anyone. I felt that it was an appointment that allowed me to say that I was on the county Workforce Investment Board, but I did not contribute in any-way-shape-or-form. One thing about me is that I like to feel like my time is well-spent and I am doing something constructive.

The sweetest thing of all this year was 'Billy The Kid' needing a home. With the passing of Rhondo in January, the house was quiet and empty. Billy needed us.....and we needed him. Perfect together.

Lastly, to wrap up 2011 -- it was a bit of a battle on the health-front, but I'm happy to announce that I'm once again feeling strong and good.

And at the end of the day, isn't that the most important thing of all? I know it's a cliche, but it is oh-so-true.......

"Without your health, you have nothing."

Here's to your good health and abundance in 2012!

I've been a mother for 26 years now. Looking back over all of these years, thinking about all of the Mother's Days, I think the first one was the most memorable. I can clearly remember going to church with my four-month old baby......what an effort to get up, get showered and dressed, feed my daughter, get to the church on time, etc.

As I trudged up the stairs, baby on hip, diaper bag on my shoulder, pocketbook on the opposite shoulder, bangs hanging a bit in my eyes.....

One of the church members, with a huge smile on her face, handed me a pink carnation....a pink carnation for Moms.

I will never forget that moment.

That carnation.

My first Mother's Day.

"Say What You Do and Do What You Say"

"Say What You Do and Do What You Say"

I heard these words many years ago during a workshop on communication. It sounded simple enough, but the reality is that while it is a very simple statement, it is not so simple to follow through to completion.

"Say What You Do and Do What You Say" is your word....your bond....your promise, to not only those around you, but to yourself.

If you say you're going to call.....then you call.

If you say you're going to stop by.....then you stop by.

If you say you're going to help out......then you help out.

If you say you're going to check in on a friend.....then you check in on your friend.

Not doing so breaks the trust, creates doubt, confusion......and finally, hurt.

"Say What You Do and Do What You Say"

Can it really be that simple?