Community and Volunteering
Coronavirus: Hey Assholes, Wear the Damn Mask
“For what it matters, now is the time to act with compassion, kindness, and cooperation.” – Unknown It’s Not About Me Why do I have to wear a mask? As I walk Lake Quannapowitt, the mask fogs up my sunglasses, and my nose becomes congested. My breathing sucks in the cloth against my skin. Walking […]
14 Days: Coronavirus
“The greatest wealth is health.” – Unknown Today, I am thankful my last flight was 14 days ago. I am thankful my company chose safety and banned all flights as of last week. Otherwise, I would have flown to Baltimore, last Monday. I was not concerned. This week, I was supposed to be in Vegas […]
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk
“The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified.” – Mayor Rudolph Giuliani 9/11 was a horrific day that will always haunt me. The flames. The deaths. The sorrow. The uncertainty. The vulnerability. The heroes. Stephen Siller, a 34-year-old firefighter, was a 9/11 hero, who […]
Hurricane Irma
“Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.” – Diane Ackerman Having lived in South Florida for a decade, I became very aware of hurricane season (June 1st through November 30th). I have been obsessed with Hurricane Irma. I still have close friends in Southeast Florida, and my […]
Thank You, Ken Yerves!
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” – John Maxwell In 2006, I got a call from a temp agency. They asked me if I wanted to interview for a company called JM Family Enterprises in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The company is currently ranked No. 55 by […]
When Tragedy Hits
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu While flipping through my Facebook feed, I was shocked to see a former classmate’s world had crumbled apart. Several friends had shared a GoFundMe page to help the Monaco family. I clicked on the link, and I […]
YATC: Welcome, Class 37!
“You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who never can repay you.” The Youth Automotive Training Center, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, recently kicked off their school year. YATC “trains and educates at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. The goal of the program […]
Duck Fest Derby Benefiting Kids in Distress
I recently volunteered at the Duck Fest Derby, which benefited Kids in Distress. My company, JM Family Enterprises, was the presenting sponsor. In the past, I have volunteered for this super fun event held at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This year, I got to be part of the Kids Olympics. Kids were given […]
YATC Cool Wheels Car Show
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” In 2006, I started temping at JM Family Enterprises. Every Wednesday, my boss and one of the other women in my department tutored at the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). I was […]
Volunteering JM Family Style
Yesterday, I joined fellow JM Family associates in making a difference in our community. We volunteered at Boca Helping Hands, an organization that serves hot meals and gives grocery bags to those in need. I was familiar with the charity, as I had volunteered there before through the Junior League of Boca Raton. Thus, I already knew of […]