This Is Me

This Is Me

By Terrie McNeil “I am brave, I am bruised, I am who I’m meant to be, this is me.” – The Greatest Showman I recently had someone tell me that I’m an expert in the area of beauty. I remember thinking the moment I heard those words, “An expert? In...
Do That Hard Thing

Do That Hard Thing

By Rhonda Stinson Have you ever thought your absence wouldn’t be noticed? Do you feel like an invisible woman when you’re in the company of others? You speak, but no one acknowledges what you’re saying? I’m sure many of us have experienced some...
Keep On, Keeping On

Keep On, Keeping On

By Tanya Jolliffe When I was a junior in college, one of my professors made a statement that has come back to me repeatedly over the years. She was teaching about administrative leadership in food service and said, “Remember, the person who does the job knows...
Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me

Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me

By Tanya Jolliffe In grade school, I spent many Saturday evenings at my grandparents’ house, either for the evening or overnight. Back then, there were only a few channels on the television. On Saturday evening, Hee Haw was a standard. Hee Haw was a variety show...