I recently received a sample Rwandan Path to Peace Basket that took my breath away with its beauty. These baskets now stand out as my top homemade Mother’s Day gift idea. I wanted a handmade Mother’s Day gift. And I found that in the baskets made by Rwandan women whose lives were destroyed in the genocide that occurred…
Category Archives: Facing Challenges
Even Smart White Women Don’t Understand Why “Lean In” Alienates
Last night my book club discussed Sheryl Sandberg’s book, ”Lean In.” I ‘d been looking forward to this discussion because I respect the minds of my group. And even though I was looking forward to this discussion, I dreaded it almost as much. I arrived late to the conference call because I had mixed feelings….
What Happens to the Caregiver When the Patient Rejects Treatment
I have a very good friend who is suffering from stage IV cancer. She initially underwent traditional treatment for chemotherapy and radiation. Over time however, the disease returned and she elected to follow a regimen that many would consider “alternative” instead of the traditional road. There is no proof that the path she has chosen…
How to Create Serenity in a Caregiver’s Home
My friend has cared for her mother in her home ever since her mother suffered a debilitating stroke. Her condition is now further complicated by a nervous system disease that has left her completely unable to care for herself. Only her mouth works and you can never tell what her mother might say or what…
Life is Always About the Questions You Ask
This is an unfinished conversation with myself In 2010 I went into the blogosphere with a different intensity than I had in the preceding 2 years. I began to ask myself questions that required me to change and to act on the things I said I believed. I had a clue. Then I was introduced…
Happiness Is Feeling Called Toward Leadership
Happy New Year All. 2013 has started. I am moving slowly but I could not let another day go by without checking in. In looking through the photos from last year, I see several important changes occurred in my life. One of the things I see is I took pictures of my shadow —…
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Hello. I am Patricia Patton and I am committed to creativity, owning my time and living an entrepreneurial lifestyle. It wasn't always that way. But I have learned to recognize opportunities in problems and I can help you do the same. If you are looking for creative insights and practical solutions to jump start your Next Chapter, you have come to the right place.Read MoreAbout Pat and Boomer Wizdom »
