by Lisa Ryan | Aug 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a part of human nature, whatever we have, we always seem to want just a little more. We compare our “stuff” – house, car, education – even our children, or lack thereof – to what others have. What if, just for today, you... by Lisa Ryan | Aug 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a person who speaks for a living, you would think it would be easy to get on stage for a mere five minutes. Unless, of course, that five minutes is at the Improv. Being funny during programs is one thing – HAVING to be funny for a straight five minutes is... by Lisa Ryan | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2007, there was a major falling out in our neighborhood. I won’t share the details, but it was bad enough that we did not speak for nine years. That’s a pretty healthy chunk of time when you’ve been in your house for twenty-three years. In 2016,... by Lisa Ryan | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of my “Gratitude Thought of the Week” subscribers shared a wonderful story about reconnecting with a neighbor of hers. “Over thirty years ago, a friend and I stopped talking. There were no arguments, but I divorced, and I think it was too... by Lisa Ryan | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Back in the days of my crazy travel schedule, it was always nice to come back home before it all started up again. (How I miss those days!) Although I have to say that it’s nice to sleep in my own bed – and my cat, Tinkerbell, is quite happy that...