by Joanne | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last night I was glued to the closing ceremony of the Olympics. I wanted to see the culmination of all that I had watched over the last two weeks. There were so many good athletes. So many inspirational stories. And to be honest, so many amazing women competitors. I...
by Joanne | Aug 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
I spent the day in a Boston Hospital yesterday. It is amazing to me what a day can reveal. Occupying the room with us, was another family who were there for very similar reasons as we were – the matriarch of their family needed medical attention. While there for...
by Joanne | Aug 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
One week in the life of women……. This week I am going to keep a running list of the things the women in my life do. The challenges they rise to. The responsibilities they meet. The things they do that only they can do. Perhaps you will recognize yourself in this...
by Joanne | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have been asking myself this question: What makes a good leader? In reading Psalm 15 the other day, I realized that it lays out for us a list of good criteria for leadership. The Psalm opens by asking: “Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2012 | Book Reviews
I love the writings of Andy Andrews for so many reasons. His books have caused history to come alive to me. His writing makes me think about things that perhaps I ordinarily would not & I so appreciate that in him. About two weeks ago, I finished his book, The...
