Starting my job at Serendipity wasn’t a dream come true. (Sorry, Kasie!) I had already lived much of my professional life, went through some tough life situations, and found myself in need of a job to help make ends meet for our family. The job kind of fell into my...
Recent Blog Articles
Lifelong Wisdom Shared: Learning to Grieve the Loss of my Dad
“It’s a long ways from your heart.” These were the famous words of my dad when I was growing up. Not only were they words of perseverance, but they also epitomized my dad’s personality and work ethic. However, while they have helped me find strength and comfort...
My Best Friend’s Wedding
When my best friend became engaged last fall, I couldn’t have been happier for her. Memories flashed through my head from the previous ten years and how much we really grew up together through college and as young adults. And now that one of us was taking the next...
Can I get a “You’re Welcome”
I’m not sure what you call it, common courtesy, good manners, graciousness, or a show of respect. But what I do know is that I don’t hear it often enough and it bugs me. “You’re Welcome”Growing up, I was taught to say “you’re welcome” in reply to hearing the term...
It All Boils Down to Relationships
In June our family said goodbye to an 11-year-old little girl who had taken up space in our home and our hearts during her fifteen-month stay in the U.S. through a Korean exchange program. I recall the void that was felt for several weeks. We had to retrain ourselves...
Fashion Force Challenge was Fabulous!
Last Wednesday, July 25, I was lucky enough to attend Fashion Force Challenge at Monte’s, an event co-sponsored by ArtPrize and Spotlight 616, as a judge. The event was centered around the release of ArtPrize’s latest and greatest merchandise line for their...
Three Traits for Excellence
Have you ever wondered what type of commitment it takes to become an Olympic athlete? Being the best athlete has never been something to which I aspired, but being the best I can be as an employer and team member is something for which I do strive. Olympic athletes...
Sneak Peek at Cover Model Winner…Don’t Miss This!
To describe our cover winner in a word, she is passionate. I have grown to admire her in stages throughout the time I spent with her during our interview, her cover shoot wardrobe fitting, and last night's photo session. She introduces herself as a friend, open to...
Vacation Brain
Have you ever noticed that a few days before vacation, your mind starts wandering? You start thinking about what to pack, what books you’re going to read, and what kind of cocktails you’re going to be sipping on the beach. Needless to say, I think I have a case of...
Accessory or Microphone?
Last Thursday in Muskegon, the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts hosted its sixty-second Miss Michigan pageant where thirty-one of our state's beautiful, talented, and passionate young women gathered to perform their hearts out for the title of Miss Michigan 2012,...