I think we can all agree with Alexander: for the most part, 2020 has been a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Year. The pandemic has changed life as we know it, affecting too many families in the worst possible way and shuttering businesses that have been the lifeblood of our communities. We’ve witnessed devastating fires, damaging tropical storms, political upheaval, … Read More
Prioritizing Health & Fitness
I have always been passionate about health and fitness, but unfortunately a health condition prevented me from fully participating in most activities. Early in my life, I was diagnosed with AV nodal reentrant tachycardia, a condition that wasn’t remedied until I was 21. The condition made working out, and frankly walking somedays, challenging at best. After a singular bad episode, … Read More
Love is Never the Wrong Decision
My beautiful Akita Kashi had her right hind leg amputated. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a primary bone tumor commonly associated with large and giant breed dogs. At 115lbs, Kashi certainly meets the criteria. Osteosarcoma in dogs is aggressive and can spread quickly so time is of the essence when treating. She was diagnosed on a Thursday. Her leg was … Read More
Inclusion: The “Whys” — and Why it Matters So Much
I recently had the opportunity to speak to the new members of Skillsoft’s Global Inclusion Council, a group that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our organization as we strive to enable systemic change and progress in our workplace, and also in our communities. Councils like ours are one of the most important resources we can offer our employees, … Read More