The Illness of Discord…
by Patricia Leonard | Sep 16, 2019 | blog
The illness of discord is more contagious than any virus we know of today (my unscientific evaluation)! It seems easier to get on the bandwagon of disunity in a society focused on seeing the ‘ain’t it awful’ or ‘ain’t they awful’; rather than being ‘thankful’...
IS IT ME, OR IS IT THE TIMES?
by Patricia Leonard | Aug 29, 2019 | blog
Recently, I decided to get serious about finishing a book I started writing in 1998. The title is: THE LISTENING AND THE KNOWING… a journey of life and purpose. My return to this work has taken me on a journey of discovery that I have always been curious...
LIFE LESSONS FROM A PUMPKIN AND A GOURD
by Patricia Leonard | Jul 23, 2019 | blog
Reading a friend’s recent Face Book posting about a plant and its story, I was reminded of an important life lesson and decided to share it. The story begins with pumpkins and gourds that were discarded last year into a leaf compost pile after thanksgiving. Now one...
THE FIXERS…
by Patricia Leonard | Apr 25, 2019 | blog
This morning I got up with a headache and went to the medicine drawer to check out my pain pill stash. Upon reviewing the results claimed by each fixer… I had an epiphany! Every person in our society experiences some sort of pain at times, whether it is a physical,...
LESSONS FROM A GIRAFFE
by Patricia Leonard | Jan 29, 2019 | blog
GIRAFFE TEACHINGS Recently, a friend came through Nashville for a brief reunion. Since he knew my favorite animal is the giraffe he surprised me with a neck décor of a brass giraffe. I was so excited! I loved the smile the little giraffe had on his face and the...
BECOMING… open to a wave of new possibilities.
by Patricia Leonard | Dec 25, 2018 | blog
With a new year approaching, many thoughts leap around in my head as to my becoming in a world becoming!!! To stay mindful in a whirlwind of change in diverse thoughts, world views, individual biases, business transitions, society demonstrations and media and...
#MeToo ERA
by Patricia Leonard | Jul 5, 2018 | blog
#MeToo era Has this #MeToo era created another movement that will fade away with little impact? Is the present #MeToo platform building a bridge for establishing women as leaders and positive contributors? What issues are being created by this movement? The...
RUNNING THE RACE WITH A HIGH HEELS MINDSET…
by Patricia Leonard | Jun 4, 2018 | blog
'RUNNING THE RACE WITH A HIGH HEELS MINDSET... might be the key to breaking the glass ceiling!' Recently, my cell phone messages revealed a video of my great niece at a school performance. The group of young pre-kindergarten girls and boys were singing a song for the...
“INTERVIEW AND HIRING STRATEGIES… from a Chef!!
by Patricia Leonard | May 14, 2018 | blog
“INTERVIEW AND HIRING STRATEGIES… from a Chef!!! According to Wikipedia, the Chef de cuisine is a fancy French title for the main chef in a restaurant who is in charge of all other functional chefs in the kitchen. Paul Brantley is just that at ‘The Southern Steak...
TRUTH and CONSEQUENCES OF TRYING TO ‘FIT IN’!
by Patricia Leonard | Apr 29, 2018 | blog
‘TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES’ After reviewing the morning paper’s business news, the sports page, and community activities, I took a quick glance at the horoscope section… just for fun. My eyes took a double read of the words that were supposed to reveal my astrological...