Men of the Earth

I spent about 8 hours facilitating a planning meeting with Dairy Farmers of the Southeast United States. This dying breed has struggled with changing demographics and shifting trends in the market place. Their margins continue to shrink, and the … [Read more...]

Mothers and Daughters

I have a bias towards women – I tend to allow them more leeway and sometimes make excuses for them, at least secretly. Each day one hears tales of extraordinary women, who unhesitatingly embark on seemingly impossible journeys and then display … [Read more...]

Outside My Comfort Zone

Why is it we learn to appreciate the people in our lives, just a tad more, when they leave town? As Rohini visits her aging parent in India, I tend to house and home. It seems like everything is a crisis. I worry about the house, the dogs, the … [Read more...]

The Women I Know

International Women’s Day is dawning as I write this piece, so what else could I possibly write about today?! My inbox is flooded with sentimental greetings (mostly from men) that laud our gentle natures, admire our inner strength and commend our … [Read more...]