Long time - No see!!

I'm back folks!! I know its been some time since I have posted anything to this blog (28 months to be exact) but a lot has changed since then.  My initial hope was to be able to post information that I thought was not only helpful to me in my career but also add a little humor to your day (and mine) and to, basically, get things off my chest.

I told you initially that I would steer clear of political and religious points of view - and I will still continue to do that.  There are waaaay to many varying viewpoints on either subject and while I hold pretty strong beliefs and convictions in both arenas - not going to air that here.

What have I been doing and why have I been away so long?? Life happened folks!! I am not going to bore you with details but I have made a lot of changes in my life - starting with myself.  2 years ago when I looked at myself in the mirror - I didn't like what I saw.  Today - I can tell you, I am a different, stronger, more resilient then I ever imagined, individual.  The kids are my main focus and I am always there for them.  My daughter, MacKenzie, will graduate in a few short months (if you can see me, I am pulling my hair out, stressing about this whole process!!) and Ryan will be finishing his Freshman year.  Not sure how they grew up so fast but I am very proud of both of them.  I have a great man in my life, who I am so thankful to have by my side, and I adore his son as much as my own.

Anyway - enough about me.  My goal at this point is to post once a week...although there may be times where I exceed that goal but I want to make sure its achievable!! So....start watching for my commentary coming your way.  You may find it inspirational, thought provoking, retched or boring.  I can only promise that I will do my best to at least make it interesting....and just maybe, you might be talking about my posts around the water cooler one day (or in the back of some darkly lite, dirty, dingy bar) - either one of which would make me equally happy!! 

Gretchen