I created a bi-monthly book club to discuss non-fiction books. Some are self-help, but we are mixing in some memoirs. We have grown to a group of nine women who are committed to this journey and are always supportive. We have created a safe space to share.
I explore podcasts on a daily basis with a growing list of favorites. I highly recommend "The Huberman Lab" podcast hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D, who is a neuroscientist and a tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine. I also love The Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett. When I want to understand my mind and the people around me, I tune into Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam.
I am a girl that was raised on a farm in Wyoming. My work ethic is directly tied to the manual labor we did on the farm. Some days I wouldn't mind returning to the fields to pull a few weeds or shovel some dirt, but for the most part I am glad that education has provided a different path. I attended the University of Wyoming (Go Pokes). Family is everything, so I visit as often as possible. I also call my 95-year-old grandmother every Thursday and never run out of things to talk about. She ends every call with the words "Be Happy"!
I started a monthly get together over one year ago with some great friends in my neighborhood. We all bring food and then play cards or games. Our recent favorite card game is "swoop".
I learned to cook and bake when I was in the 3rd grade and part of the local 4H club. I am often told I should have been a "Rachel Ray". I love to entertain, try new recipes and share food with friends and family.