Image created by Google AI. Progress isn’t perfection. It’s presenceWhy? I was with my daughter, surrounded by trees, trails, and laughter up in Upstate New York. And you know what? I don’t regret a second of it.
Here’s the thing—consistency matters, but so does grace. Life isn’t lived in perfect checklists. It’s lived in connection, in choosing what matters in the moment.
So yes, I missed a post. But I didn’t miss the point.
Showing up consistently doesn’t mean never missing. It means choosing to return—with intention, not guilt.
Where can you extend grace to yourself today?
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Creating Connection: The overlooked power of eye contact
Eye contact is the designer’s secret to presence. It’s what transforms a presentation from mechanical to magnetic. Slides may show your ideas, but your eyes show your confidence and that’s what clients and audiences remember most.
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
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Friends Old and New
Friendships take cultivating
Windy
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UnFamily
“The family we choose …”
Speeches
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Travel
An unplanned cruise.
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Consistency
Wisdom and Knowledge – photo by Ellen Kalish Ravenbeard Wildlife Center
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Linda, I’m glad for you that you chose family fun over getting another post done. No doubt your weekend time was very rejuvenating. Happy Easter renewal time.
Spending time with your daughter is very important and its what I tell myself about my son and when he want’s something I try to stop what I’m doing so I can really listen to what he is saying to me.
Glenda:
Being with kids old or young takes attention. Every minute is precioua to us both