My end-of-year reflections are in full swing, and lately I’ve been experiencing this weird mix of happiness and profound disappointment. I find myself all at once pleased, and then moments later, ready to cry. Which, given all I’ve been blessed to accomplish in the last 12 months is really silly. Trouble is, I wanted so… Read More
Katrina McGhee
So You Want to Start a Non-Profit
Several people have reached out to me on Linked In asking for advice on how to start a non-profit. While I don’t know most of them, when I have a few moments, I will sometimes take a quick call. What I generally discover is that people don’t really want advice on starting a non-profit –… Read More
A Wise Woman’s Guide to Giving
Are your mailbox, email and phone blowing up with giving requests? Mine sure are, and as I wade through all the spiffy tag lines and heartwarming photos I wonder, how are we deciding to whom we’ll give? Is it who we know best, or who’s doing the best work? One thing’s for certain, whether we’re putting serious… Read More
Thanksgiving is Over. Is Gratitude Gone Too?
Ah, Thanksgiving! The one day a year we push complaining to the side and practice gratitude. For a whole 24-hours we become thankful, kind, faith and family centered souls. You know, the kind of people we want to be, but seem too busy to be the rest of the year. Well it’s the day after, and now that… Read More
Will You Stand With Our Girls?
It’s International Day of the Girl Child. Isn’t it time we take a stand? Since the dawn of time women have played pivotal roles in the advancement of our societies. Our passionate cries coupled with our indomitable spirit, have proven to be a formidable force in the global fight against oppression of nearly every kind.… Read More
Growing into Myself
Recent NFL headlines regarding domestic abuse has made me pause and think not only about domestic violence, but more importantly about the emotional and mental abuse that many of us suffer in some form or fashion in our relationships. It took me back to my own separation and divorce, a very dark and lonely time… Read More