• Poetry

    Sixteen

    16 months and 16 days 16 books read 16 blog posts 16 job applications 16 new co-workers 16 virtual meetings 16 hours in a summer day 16 new ways to work 16 new reasons to help those in need 16 more places on my travel list 16 new laws 16 moving boxes 16 memories to forget 16 opportunities for the future

  • Reflections - TV and Film

    The West Wing

    I first wrote this in mid-October of 2020.  It was hiding on my computer and I forgot to share it.  This is a brutally honest reaction to a difficult time.  We are not out of the woods yet, but I didn’t want my kind words about the TV show The West Wing to be missed.  It’s been almost 15 years since the last episode of this political epic.  I have watched the entire series at least three times now.  My most recent viewing was within the last week.  I know it is not a coincidence that the real presidential election…

  • Reflections - Updates

    2020 Review and 2021 Goals

    Professional Life: 2020:  Adjusting to a new job can be difficult and I wanted to be sure I knew my way around the procedures before taking on extra projects.  After some reflection, I decided to take an opportunity to being a Team Lead in the Bank.  This is a procedural expert that not only help the other representatives with their calls, but also speaks with customers during escalated or complex calls.  I was put through a two-week accelerated training to learn about the various Tax Qualified and Business products.  I couldn’t wait to get started! I was about a month…