What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

One of my awesome team members recently posted a meme on my social media pages. It read: “If I waited until I had all of my ducks in a row, I’d never get across the street. Sometimes you just have to gather up what you’ve got and make a run for it.” Brilliant! The...
What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

Why I’m Crying at the Grocery

  On April 17th, the governor of my state made an announcement asking that all people wear masks when taking care of essential business outside the home. That was the first day I felt fear related to the pandemic.    To be clear, I am not afraid of this crisis. I...
What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

Leaving the Light On

Years and years ago I dated someone a bit odd. To be honest, I had been in a long-term relationship that lasted 14 years. I was very young when it began and once it was over, I was exploring. Probably sowing oats that most people do when they’re in their early 20s,...
Small Dreams Matter

Small Dreams Matter

Let me begin by not shocking you. There was a time in my life where my most fervent dream was to work for Disney. If that statement does shock you, then you must be new to following me. My name is Radleigh Valentine and I’m a Disneyholic. Nice to meet you. Somewhere...
What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

What I Have FAITH In!

Someone I know and deeply respect recently posted something that said “Faith is not about everything turning out okay. Faith is about being okay no matter how things turn out.” The quote was attributed to Dr. Wayne Dyer. I’m persnickety about making sure I attribute...
What if You Can’t Get Your Ducks in a Row?

I Don’t Have a Mask

About 10 days ago, the Governor of my state asked that everyone wear a mask when going out. The mask could be made of cloth or of a more traditional construction, but the announcement included a plea that we leave the medical grade masks to those on the front lines of...