Here we are, in December, with less than a month until the start of a new year. How exciting is that? Or not? It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you’re on at the moment – trust me, I’ve been on both sides…
Melting pot
As the buzz of our recent holiday fades away, I’m kicking back and reflecting on the myriad of Thanksgiving experiences that have spiced up my time in the Western New York community…
Beyond turkeys
As the scent of Thanksgiving permeates the air, and discussions about turkeys fill our conversations, I’ll take a moment to step into a realm of gratitude, inspired by Carla Becker’s uplifting journey of 23 days of…
Kaleidoscope
Hey wanderlust enthusiasts and fellow adventure-seekers! Buckle up because I’m about to spill the tea on my recent mini vacation! After only a day back in the daily grind, my vacation mood had dissipated…
World is your classroom
Are you embracing or are you resisting the time change? I can’t stress enough how much I resisted my father during my younger years. Only now do I recognize the truth behind the saying…
Spooktacular holiday
For this Sunday post, I’ve decided to explore the spooktacular origins and rich history of Halloween. So grab your pumpkin-flavored coffee, settle in, and get ready to read! With its mix of spine-chilling fun…
Paradigm shift
I have mixed feelings about the month of October. Twenty-three years ago, during this time, my entire world, which I was so passionately constructing, came crashing down without any warning. At that particular moment…
Kevin Heffernan
I’m sure many of you have heard about GObike, and if you haven’t, it’s time to find out by paying attention to all the new bike lanes and trails in the city of Buffalo. But this post isn’t about GObike…
World’s a stage
Imagine Jaques, the wannabe philosopher, sharing with you: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Little did Shakespeare know that his metaphor would transcend the 17th-century stage…
5 Whys
As synchronicity goes, while I was pondering between two topics for my Sunday post, I got an email from our train engineer. It was about our upcoming planning meeting and… the “5 Whys” exercise!…