Before I proceed with the book review, I want to take some time to share a few thoughts about the book for my WordPress community, particularly for Wynne. I considered writing two separate posts, but I’ve settled on this approach: sharing my thoughts first and then the review. Firstly, Wynne, I know that at some … Continue reading Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith
Author: Edward Ortiz
How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted
Amii Barnard-Bahn, partner at Kaplan & Walker and the CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, wrote an excellent piece for the Harvard Business Review, titled, “Promotions aren’t just about your skills — They’re about your relationships.” Of course, there were some people who just read the title and started making wrong assumptions about the article … Continue reading How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted
Rockin’ Thursday XI
Whitesnake is an English hard rock band formed in London in 1978. Their hit singles, "Here I Go Again," "Is This Love," and "Still of the Night," dominated the airwaves during my high school years. For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, I'm featuring "Still of the Night," released in 1987. You've got to love the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XI
Nostalgia
Continuing with our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his seventh poem titled “Nostalgia”. NostalgiaEn mis sueños yo veo tierras extrañas,No sé de qué país ni de qué patria.¿Será que mi destino tal vez deparaQue pase mi existencia fuera de casa?¿O será que nunca ya, Volveré a pisar mis … Continue reading Nostalgia
Rockin’ Thursday X
For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, we have once again my favorite group Heart, an American rock band formed in 1973 in Seattle, Washington. My first Rockin' Thursday featured their song, "Barracuda". Today, I’m posting another one of their songs that I love, "Crazy On You", released in 1976. Ann Wilson's voice is simply magical, … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday X
Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
Spring is Here
Spring has joyfully arrived at the Ortiz residence! Delighted to share a snapshot of our lively Hyacinth warmly greeting the world. Here is a quote to remind us of the importance of simplifying our lives for greater enjoyment and appreciation: “We are the conductors of our own lives. If we flatter ourselves that we can … Continue reading Spring is Here
Rockin’ Thursday IX
For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, we have Kansas, an American rock band that formed in 1973 in Topeka, Kansas, and became popular in the late '70s with hit singles such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind," which is my favorite song. Today I’m posting their hit, “Carry On Wayward Son,” … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday IX
That is Love
I'm thrilled to continue our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I'm excited to share his sixth poem titled "That is Love". Eso es AmorDulce emoción en lo profundo del almaque siente cuando ama el soñadorUn no sé qué al ver a la adorada;Eso es amor.Si te turbas al hablar con … Continue reading That is Love
Strategies for Introverts: Navigating Workplace Visibility
As an introvert in this extrovert world, I found these two Harvard Business Review articles, “Are You an Introvert? Boost Your Visibility” and “An Introvert’s Guide to Visibility in the Workplace,”very interesting. There is a statement in one of the articles about introverts being able to make themselves seen and heard—without pretending to be someone … Continue reading Strategies for Introverts: Navigating Workplace Visibility
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