by Margie | Nov 24, 2024 | Latest Thoughts, Speak Bravely
“It’s completely fine to not be around [Trump voters] and to tell them why,” said Dr. Amanda Calhoun on MSNBC. She went further, saying it’s “essential” to do so. Statements like this capture the heightened tensions of our time. They reflect the polarizing dynamics...
by Margie | Dec 17, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
A swirling mix of nerves and excitement coursed through me as I waved my family goodbye and the sliding doors closed behind me at Melbourne airport. I was 21 and, armed with little more than a backpack and some travelers’ checks (remember those?), I was...
by Margie | Nov 17, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
The woman across from me at a dinner I attended recently rolled her eyes in annoyance when the waiter accidentally poured wine into her water glass. As soon as he realized his error, he apologized profusely. But she was frustrated and let him know as much. Later on,...
by Margie | Sep 15, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
While I grew up riding horses, I was never a particularly stylish equestrian. More like a pretty rough n’ ready one… gutsy enough to hold on to my wild Brumby we won in a raffle for 20 cents (I kid you not!). I fell off a few times too. Most often because...
by Margie | Sep 8, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
As I’ve soaked in the spendor of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains over the last week, many times I’ve thought back to this time last year when my future was mired with uncertainty. On more than one occasion I’ve felt like pinching myself. Not just because of...
