As we settled into our lodging in Copenhagen, Denmark a familiar pattern of exploration ensued. I used to say things like, “There is no coffee pot! They said there would be a coffee pot!” Now it is …
How Is The Honor System Working for You?
As a teenager, on a trip to visit my Aunt and Uncle on Orcas Island, Washington, I came across a flower stand with the most charming bouquets. The remarkable thing about this vibrant display was that …
Continue Reading about How Is The Honor System Working for You?
Déjà Vu in A Shrinking World
As the rugged coastline gave way to lumbering pines, densely tucked into rolling hills, I was overcome with the feeling that I have been in this place called Sweden, many times. This was my first …
What Do-It-Yourself Travelers and IKEA Have in Common
My earliest IKEA memory was when I started college and purchased a desk for my miniature sized apartment. After hours of trying to assemble the furniture on my own, I called my dad. He completed the …
Continue Reading about What Do-It-Yourself Travelers and IKEA Have in Common
Strong Leaders Don't Need to Know the Way
I learned this week that strong leaders don’t need to know the WAY. They need to know the WHY. I learned this from my children when we lost our way. We found ourselves down many unexpected roads …
Continue Reading about Strong Leaders Don't Need to Know the Way
Perfectly Simple
Lagom is a Swedish word that has no English equivalent. After spending time in Gothenburg’s Southern Archipelageo, it became clear to me that lagom is a feeling more than a word. Whereas words like …
