“You can't control the wind, but you can control the sail.” Unknown
There is a fine line between planning and control. That fine line can become blurry quickly if you aren't careful. Planing is one of my superpowers. For as long as I can remember, I have used this superpower to make sure my life ...
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Life Lessons About Control on the Back of a Harley

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Lessons From Dad
My dad transitioned on January 31, 2020. I wrote the following and shared at his celebration of life.
It's no secret that Dad and I had our challenges. We were similar in a lot of ways so it was inevitable that we'd butt heads on some things, but there was always love.
I learned several ...
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A Letter to My Rookie Self
Dear Diane,
Congrats on your recent appointment to firefighter! What an exciting time for you. I know how hard you worked to prepare mentally and physically for a career in the fire service.
The fire service is a selfless profession, and you will be serving the community and helping people ...
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Ladies, take your Seat at the Table, there is Plenty of Room
Accountability· Courage to Lead· Insecurities· Labels· Leadership· Lessons· Life· Resiliency· Stability· Tools to Thrive· Vulnerability
Women in the fire service have been competing for a perceived limited number of seats at the decision-making table for what seems like forever. Like some strange adult version of musical chairs, circling like vultures as we wait for the music to stop, this game feels real… and the strategy to win is ...
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Labels and Judgement
Accountability· Courage to Lead· Labels· Leadership· Lessons· Life· Relationships· Resiliency· Stability· Tools to Thrive· Vulnerability
I am often finding myself buying wine based on the labels.
“Labels are for cans, not people.” Anthony Rapp
The first winery that I went to was in Santiago, Chile about 15 years ago. You can read about that adventure here. Up until that point, I wasn’t a fan of wine except for the ...
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The One Adventure That Changed My Life Forever (Part 2)
Adventure· Body Love· Life· Relationships· Resiliency· Self-Care
If you are new to the tribe, and this is your first post, WELCOME! I am so happy that you are here. The following story is the second part of an adventure that changed my life. So before you get too deep into the second half of the story click here to read the first part.
And if you have been ...
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