For me it's all things freight. Customers
Shippers
Receivers
Drivers
Even dispatchers
It's a blessing to know you are in the right job, the right place at the right time.
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Saturday, November 04, 2017
What do I love about my job?
My career affords me endless opportunities to be kind. I interact and connect with great people all day and into many nights. It's business. I know that. But there are drivers in those trucks. Owners and dispatchers supporting that driver. Shippers making product. And receivers needing that product. All people that I am so fortunate with which to work.
Friday, October 06, 2017
Thank you for the raw brutality
For without it my heart would never truly appreciate the goodness present.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
LTL MA TO IL
Freight Brokerage a career of interacting with great people all day long and some nights. It's playing matchmaker where merchandise is the currency. Skidded or floor loaded? Will it fill a 53 Van, food grade, of course? Or will 26 foot straight truck with a lift-gate be the requirement?
I represent freight. You accommodate capacity. Is it a fit? Would you like to see the Midwest again? Or is Florida your lane?
Thursday, September 21, 2017
It's Personal
It's business. Ross Express I know you! In saying that, it's like proclaiming to a young student, "I know your mother."
I know you will do well by my freight. It takes extraordinary amounts of trust and faith. And worry.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
You are soft hearted
I have a dear friend who starts everyday reciting affirmations.
I am lovable.
I am beautiful.
I am exactly who I am suppose to be.
Words are powerful. Game changers.
I AM SOFT HEARTED.
Monday, September 11, 2017
It Makes Me Crabby
It makes me sad when I feel I'm the root of someone else's disappointment. The rebuttal is Big Girl Panties. Know your self worth.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Angel Flight Ride
Team Kermit Strong.
Riding to raise awareness and funds for medical flight transport all over the United States.
Saturday, September 09, 2017
Old Friend
Good to see you. We do business with many many carriers. Many like Hartt are repeat vendors. It's always pleasant to see a familiar name on the road. It warms my heart when I think of the great service we have afforded our customers, together.
Thank you Hartt.
Friday, September 08, 2017
Faith
I booked a load for Saturday 7AM pickup. The driver is sleeping in New Jersey... He will wake, drive, pickup and drive back to Jersey. A known carrier, but still I'm nervous. Breathe. I can't miss this pickup. Breathe.
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Time To Learn
I have never been a great vacationer. Work is never off the plate. But after wasting this last vacation essentially working, and then pile on the ever present stresses of realtime work, I realize that shutting down is required. A complete reset. It's needed and totally required. Lesson learned.
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
The One Night Stand
In a casual discussion I heard myself say, and I quote, "There isn't any wrong with a one night stand as long as it is consensual." And as soon as these words were out of my mouth I thought, "Boy have I changed."
How? When? Why? I thought about as I rode home. Seriously thought about it until I was faced with dirty dishes, laundry and a dishwasher begging to be emptied.
I strive to teach my children that family is caring. Family is working together and pitching in. For me it's NOT about that task not being mine. AND I won't step through a
mountain of dishes, laundry trash because it's not my job. For me, if the job is there, I'll pitch in. Come help me, I will call out. Let's tackle this together. But I am a united front of one. And children learn the path of least resistance. Napping. Hiding. Gaming too much; claiming too much school work. And why not. The example to ignore the elephants in the room is so blatant.
If there is no commitment to the greater family good, then there is no solidarity. No solidarity, no binding or recognizing any connectivity among partners. No ties.
Monday, September 04, 2017
It's Been Awhile
Like this puff ball I have been waiting. Morphing. Growing. Developing. My life is changing. I'm home alone more often than not. Finding reasons to work longer hours more often than not. Looking forward to the next phase. Wondering whose path I may cross. At times I dream of throwing in the towel. But I'm here awaiting, seeking, Outrageous Openness. Breathe.
Monday, May 29, 2017
It's Time
It's time to put on my cycling clothes. It's just about bedtime and to make sure there is time for a training ride in the morning, and to ensure I'm ready to ride, I sleep in my bike clothes.
It's an honor and a privilege to train for the PMC as a member of Team Kermit. A family of over 63 riders, who firmly believe we are sitting on the cure.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
This poor man committed suicide. Yes he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Some news outlets are saying no one is crying for him. But I am sure his family is crying. And I assure you I am crying. It is not for us to judge. His actions towards others were beyond words. The suffering he caused was real. Still it sadtdens me that a 27 year old man is dead at his own hands. Even in prison he could have had a positive impact. And now we will never know. Maybe death was his escape from the violence? My heart bleeds due to violence. Peace is the only answer.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
You cannot deny the blessing
A few weeks ago our hot water heater let go and my husband and I were tasked with draining it before the rest of its holdings leaked onto our floor. With a short hose and buckets we emptied it.
Last evening my neighbor called around 9:30; asking if we had a wet vac. Her hot water tank was leaking. Of course she could borrow it. And while she vacuumed up the water I started to empty her tank with our short hose and buckets.
I am thankful and grateful and humbled to be able to help. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Would you give up hope?
I found this plant in the trash at our church. It looked better at the time... I brought it home and repotted it. Hoping there was enough spark in its xylem and phloem to bring out new growth.
I'm not saying it will be easy for this little guy. But the tiny buds slowly emerging at its leaf scars are hope. That in a warm sunny window, in a quiet bedroom next to a rosemary this guy can have his second chance.
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Love
It goes both ways.
From the daughter who knows the mom loves math. And asked the mom to come out to Westfield to look at her math homework.
From the mom who loves math almost as much as her daughters.
Grab these moments.
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
I have a secret
I'm going to share. Since August I have belonged to Weight Watchers. Why? Because I had noticed an unhealthy weight trend for the previous two years. I needed to regain control over my eating and weight. And my favorite clothes did not fit anymore... I wasn't in danger of weight related health issues such as diabetes and heart disease but the writing was on the wall. Twenty pounds gained in two years - 40 in 4.
Act now. December 21 I was made a Lifetime member. Since then I've been figuring maintenance. This morning, the morning of Weigh In Wednesday, I woke up thinking I may have, for now, figured out my nutrition puzzle.
It's life. It's a charmed journey.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
I Heard This On The Radio
Seldom Think of your enemies.
Often Think of your friends.
Constantly Think of God.
Get It? Love it!
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Not so happy...
Normally or should I say before Friday I would wear my hat that clearly shows I'm a Catholic and not take notice. I'm Catholic. It's true. Not a great Catholic but given life's ins and outs, I do try.
But now that President Trump has put a ban on Muslims entering our country I'm not so happy to be
labeled. Actually I'm quite sad and rather disgusted.
What are the numbers?
How many Muslims are seeking refuge versus how many are terrorists? How many hate crimes are committed by those who are of a Christian persuasion? How many school and postal shootings? How many church shootings? Women's health clinic shootings? How many Christians and Jewish people are seeking refuge?
I want a hat that labels me as human, compassionate, empathetic, loving, nonjudgmental.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
We Can Do It
The boss is on vacation. I'm in charge in an office where customers call in and ask to speak with one of the boys. Five days at the helm. I run a different ship. God give me the wisdom to keep her from running aground.
We can do this.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
What are your power words?
Power words are words you say or hear that bring you strength or peace or that feeling of being loved.
One of mine: LOVE CHICKEN
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Change is in the air
Move back day... second semester starts. A new beginning, just like our nation.
A million people voiced their opinion over the weekend. There is unhappiness, concern, questions, uncertainty. Our leadership is seemingly vastly different than ever before. The people strong took to the streets.
But working for change takes more than a hat and a sign. It takes vigilance. It takes making action on the local level and watching and working towards change on the national and international level.
Are you angry? Work for change. Are you happy? Work for change.
Are you concerned? Work for change.
These four years maybe the best opportunity for Americans. Only time and our collective actions will tell.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Where
Where do the pieces fit? Where does the time go? Where do we all fit? How to make more time...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
I Ride For Frank
PMC2017 the first weekend in August. I'm committed. I'm in. I'm training for Frank. With Frank. RIP Frank. With your spirit I'm sitting on the cure.
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