Object Permanence
I was born in 1971 and into a world of throw-away, temporary convenience. Ours was the first generation that ate more meals in the car than around the kitchen table. When we did eat at home, we...
The Last Bookstore in Brentwood
I didn’t realize how sad Borders’ closing would make me until I was actually standing in the last bookstore in Brentwood on its last day of regular business.I’d heard the rumblings of...
Welcome!
I’ve been “online” since sometime around 1992 when a tech savvy boyfriend gave me a 386 with a modem and BBS phone number. I chatted with folks about music and movies until I discovered a group that...
A Step Along The Way
As you may or may not know, my husband, Ned Andrew, is quite the talented guy. He’s a journalist and an editor, directs leadership institutes, is a fantastic speaker and trainer, does all of our...
My Journey with Graphic Coaching
Note from Gina: As a coach and facilitator, I use a number of tools to help folks get from where they are to where they want to be. One of my very, very favorite ways to work is graphically — through...
The Hardest Part of Abundance
I have a confession. My name is Gina and I’m addicted to printed matter. Yes, I have an eReader and a cell phone with a reading app and spend an inordinate amount of time reading online, but I still...
Good Ole Champ Dioge
I love this dog. He’s a good, good boy. He’s also very, very sick. That episode back in June was a symptom of something bigger. It may be neuro-distemper. It may be the neurological implications...
Our Wedding Walk through Glendale’s Labyrinth
By Ned Andrew Solomon There’s a beautiful, spiritual spot on Glendale Lane in Nashville. It’s a labyrinth, which sits beside a lovely little sanctuary: the Glendale United Methodist Church. Passersby...
Thinking About “Happiness, Joy and Big Fat Klout Scores”
Mark Schaefer is one of my favorite online colleagues. We’re from the same town and run in the same e-circles, but have never actually managed to be in the same room at the same time. At any rate,...
Values: Passion meets Purpose
I mentioned Jennifer Lee’s The Right-Brain Business Plan in a Happy Quote last week and promised you’d hear more about this book and Jennifer’s smart insights. Well, here we go… Just...
Hot Tea and Wool Season
It's the time of year when it's starting to get a little chilly and things like hot tea and wool call to me. As you may or may not know, I do a fair bit of crocheting all year around. What I don't do is knit. Well, I have knit things along the way. But the reality is that … [Read More...]
Self Care Day on the 6th: November 2012
It's November 6th! And you know what that means, right? Well, if you live in the US, it's Election Day. Which means it's time to vote if you haven't already participated in early voting. I'll spare you the rest of the monologue since -- unless you've been on a long safari … [Read More...]
How to Be Blissful
If you've known me for more than 8 minutes, you know that I love Susan Kennedy (aka Susan Arial Rainbow Kennedy or SARK) and her juicy, happy, free-flowing style of loving herself and life (and naps!) From time to time, I treat myself to a SARK book or one of her online … [Read More...]
A Step Along The Way
As you may or may not know, my husband, Ned Andrew, is quite the talented guy. He's a journalist and an editor, directs leadership institutes, is a fantastic speaker and trainer, does all of our laundry and keeps us fed. He's also an amazingly skilled singer, songwriter … [Read More...]
Off to a Beautiful Start
There's no question that I love, love, love yarn. A complete yarn inventory has been on my "Nice to Do" list for months. Of course, I would rather knot yarn than count it, so I haven't quite gotten around to figuring what all I have in my stash. I love getting an idea, -- … [Read More...]
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