Fire Band

In Times of Trouble

Harry Lime from The Third Man: Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love – they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? […]

Babes with Blades Theatre

Make the Most of Who You Are

This spring I had the opportunity to see Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, twice.  Once was at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.  They had an enormous cast of twenty-eight with grand sets and heart-stopping special effects.  It was powerful and moving.  The second time I saw the production it was performed by Babes with Blade […]

It's My Life Inc.

Self-Care

I have a confession.  Many of my clients come to me to find their voice, to claim their lives, and to step into their truth.  I love to help them uncover and accept their true power.  They grow into authentic individuals who take care of themselves while still being considerate of others.  But recently the […]

It's My Life Inc.

Peace through Acceptance

We are each unique. It is apparent in our eye color, our hair color, and our skin tone. We are unique in our clothing, our jewelry, and if we have piercings or tattoos. Differences are in how we talk, what we talk about, and what we value. We are unique in where we live, how we live, and what we love. We are unique in our humor, our knowledge base, and our careers. But how often do we criticize, fear, or belittle those who are different from us? How often do we become frustrated, angry, and disappointed by those who do not think and act the way we do? How often do we forget that we are all the same and that we all have value?