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I recently had my annual mammogram. And like always, the anxiety showed up a few days early, tagging along with me like an unwanted shadow. I’ve been called back for additional imaging more times than I can count, so that nervous hum in the background I deal with in the days preceding the appointment is…

Late-Lee, I read something on Facebook that stopped me in my scroll. It said, “When I ask for directions, please don’t tell me east.” I had to laugh out loud, because that is 100% me. I am that person—the one who loses her car in a parking lot. I park. I go inside. I come…

Late-Lee, I’ve been thinking…Support is one of those things folks love to talk about, but rarely slow down enough to figure out what it actually looks like or better yet, feels like. And let me tell you—what feels like help to one person can feel like smothering to another. One teacher or employee might want…

Late-Lee, I’ve been paying closer attention to the weather. This time of year it’s not unusual to get your fair share of sunshine followed by surprise summer storms. We’ve already had a tropical storm roll up the eastern seaboard, and hurricane season has barely stretched its legs. The forecast helps us plan our day, figure…

Late-lee I’ve been thinking about how powerful our thoughts are—and how often we train our minds without even realizing it. I heard someone say, “If you ask your mind a negative question, you’ll get a negative answer.” And I’ve seen that play out in leadership, in coaching, and honestly, in my own life. Think about…

Late-Lee, I’ve been thinking about this old house I drive by every now and again. You can’t miss it. It’s tall, white, wrapped in gingerbread trim and exudes pure Southern charm. It’s one of those houses that looks like it has a story or two to tell. And late-Lee, it’s been making me think of…

Late-lee, I’ve been thinking about how aging shifts what you notice and what you hold on to. There was a time when an afternoon at the pond was all about catching some sun, laying out just right, maybe sipping on something cold and flipping through a magazine. I cared more about my tan lines than…

About a year ago, I led a training on data triangulation and used the story of the Titanic to get folks thinking. You know the image — that famous iceberg where only the tip is visible, while the bulk hides below the surface. We talk about it all the time in leadership, but late-Lee I’ve…

Late-Lee I’ve been thinking about how we use our voice in leadership. Not in the area of public speaking. Not in “finding your why.” I mean the way we show up in conversations—especially to support others.  I’ve had to learn (and re-learn) that just because I can say something, doesn’t always mean I should. I’ve…

Late-Lee, I’ve been thinkin’ a lot about what makes a team really work. You know, why one group of folks can move mountains while another can’t seem to organize a two-car parade. The other day, I was strollin’ over to my daughter’s house – I’ve been on grand-dog duty while they’re off enjoyin’ the magic…

“Bloom where you’re planted.” Ever heard that one? This time of year, teachers are finding out if they’re being moved to a different grade or school. Depending on your mindset, you can look at that news one of two ways: the end or the beginning. Or, if you’re like me, you might call it the…

Have you ever searched for something relentlessly? I mean tore up the house looking for it—moved couch cushions, checked every drawer, flipped bags inside out—because you just knew you couldn’t move on until you found it? I remember once losing an earring. No idea where it went. I checked all the usual spots. Nothing. But…

Learning to trust the journey when the road ahead feels uncertain People who know me well, know this: I don’t always know where I am. Lately, I’ve been traveling a lot for work, and I find myself on backroads that I never knew existed. I don’t always catch the signs telling me where I am,…

A storm is nearby. We’ve had a few late-Lee.  The air against my skin is feeling cooler.  I notice the dogs seem a bit concerned as they are pacing back and forth.  Typically we get summer storms at this time of year. The wind blows through the trees creating a symphony of sounds as the…

One of my sisters and I are walking/running through 100 miles in May.  In order for us to meet that challenge we are having to get out of the house and moving every day.  Now, you can imagine (if you’ve read any of my posts)  how my mind saw it when I first agreed to…

The other day I was racing (ok, more like a herd of turtles) down the road when I saw them…the cones of change! I knew I was fixin’ to have to detour and it was ruffling my feathers. I had somewhere to be. This detour was not part of my plan.  The road I ended…

I was in the parking lot of one of my favorite stores the other day cruising around slowly trying to grab a close spot because it was raining.  I saw a car backing out so I readied mysyelf to grab this spot with a victorious feeling. As I veered out slightly so I could park…

So late-lee I’ve been thinking a lot about 2021.  I’ve even broken my own tradition and started putting away all of my Christmas decor the day after Christmas.  Typically, I do this on New Year’s Day. My mom always told me it would bring me good luck. Well, I guess I’ve learned one big thing…

It’s been forever since I’ve connected with you guys! I haven’t felt very inspired late-Lee, so I did some reflection. I love to do that from time to time. I usually sit by our pond and close my eyes. I ask God to reveal to me His plan. Romans 12:2 reminds us to do this.…

In some homes the kitchen is the heart! It’s where families gather to talk, eat, and hang out.  Before we remodeled several years ago, my kitchen was small and cut off. Now it’s a part of the entire living space. The island I selected has been the hub of numerous Christmas Eve baking episodes with…