by Beth Lueders | Jan 29, 2023 | Blog Post, Perspective, Resilience
“This is your last chance. Don’t miss out!” Now doubt you’ve run across the “last chance” words warning you not to miss some fantastic savings or opportunity that you can’t possibly live without. Well, recently I encountered a different kind of last chance, one I have...
by Beth Lueders | Jan 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By now, you may have tired from New Year’s resolutions or promises to meet goals this year. You’re in good company. Nationwide surveys on how we Americans fare with our well-intentioned pledges in January find that only about 9% of us keep our annual resolutions....
by Beth Lueders | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
“You know you’re an adult when . . . you get excited about a new microwave.” Well, that’s what the Best Buy appliance installer informed me this morning. I instantly guffawed at his comment. Chortled loudly, just shy of snorted. He’s lucky I didn’t laugh so hard that...
by Beth Lueders | Nov 19, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective, Resilience
Second best. Second best deserves more applause. When is coming in second actually a better accomplishment? Eric Larsen, America’s most accomplished polar explorer, has poignant thoughts on coming in just shy of a top-tier goal. For his December 2018 trek to reach the...
by Beth Lueders | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
One of my greatest joys as a writer is reconnecting with someone I interviewed for an article years earlier. Recently, I enjoyed this honor when I talked with Lt. Col. (retired) Brian Birdwell. Brian is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor. American Airlines Flight 77 was...
by Beth Lueders | Sep 8, 2022 | Blog Post, Perspective
Writing an Argumentative Essay about Fire Prevention: Tips and Strategies Fire prevention is an essential topic that affects everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic background. It is a subject that demands attention and action, and writing an...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 27, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Resilience
Go on, flourish! While you’re at it, enjoy more fun. Really? If you’re like me, you may need some rust knocked off your flourish and fun buttons these days. I must say that I’m enamored by the word flourish. A few years ago, a close friend of mine gifted me with a...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
Every week I meet people who want to give up. Yes, some want to throw in the towel and call it a life. Others simply slump discouraged and defeated unsure of how to move forward. I get it. I’ve been there enough times myself and it’s one of the reasons I write about...
by Beth Lueders | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Waiting for Mr. Right can sure be a test of patience. I know… I’ve been waiting for more than 40 years. Yes, that’s four decades. But hey, who’s counting? I’m too busy living a rich, full life to worry about the timing on when Mr. Right will show up. So let me take...
by Beth Lueders | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Take a hike or try a bike (ride). I love both. How about you? So, what if you couldn’t enjoy a favorite form of fun, relaxation or exercise for almost two years? Well, that’s been me with hopping on my mountain bike and taking a spin on the side streets in my...
