During my childhood, I remember watching actors win Oscars during the Academy Awards. The next day, they would inevitably be interviewed and would mention how they could not remember their acceptance speech. I can clearly remember thinking: well, look who's acting now! I would officially like to apologize to all those Oscar recipients for my childhood self thinking you were full of it. I understand now... On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, I was seated in a ballroom full of co

November 3, 2021 November 2, 2016 November 3, 2010 In the past 11 years, on those three dates and many more years before, 11 brilliant women were awarded the ATHENA Leadership Award (R) in Wausau WI. I have been honored to be a finalist on three occasions. While I have not been the award recipient, another phenomenal woman earned the distinction and I applaud each of them for her efforts to better our community. Their great work inspiring and leading the many. (BRAVO!!) For t

words... words... words... words... never-ceasing words.... Letters tumble thru my mind like Scrabble tiles whipped in a dice shaker... reaching for form... straining to become reality... daring to make sense. What words shall tie together H's brain today? Shall we have her pondering all night? Or will the words flow like molasses on a perfect Fall day? I am seated to write and the confabulation of language is on warp speed. Time to tap the brakes so my fingers can keep up. M