by Deborah LeFrank | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, Obit Books, Sketchnotes, Uncategorized
Grandmothers are often smart and insightful women. For Dr. Robert McDermid, an ICU doc and hospital administrator, it was his grandmother who taught him what being a doctor truly meant. It was her last lesson of life. As she lay on her death bed, she opened her eyes,...
by Deborah LeFrank | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Business Life Stories, Journeys, Testimonial, Uncategorized
A business starts with an idea, identifying a need and bringing/building a skillset to match. When you introduce family dynamics to the equation, keeping the momentum and success going for 100 years through four generations is a notable achievement and most definitely...
by Deborah LeFrank | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Journeys, Personal Stories, Testimonial, Travel Stories, Uncategorized
Have you heard of Mary Oliver? In my humble opinion she is one of the best poets who ever lived. Why? Because she sees the possibilities and vulnerabilities of life in a way that speaks to me and many of her fans. I offer one of her excellent writings that, given my...
by Deborah LeFrank | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Sketchnotes, Uncategorized
Have you ever watched a TEDx talk and thought, what an interesting perspective, I didn’t know that? Have you ever thought that you would like to go to a TED event but either didn’t get the invite or it cost too much? Well, you are in luck. The 2021 TEDx Bear Creek...
by Deborah LeFrank | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog, Personal Stories, Uncategorized
I gave away some of my best friends last weekend and now I regret it. I’ve had a visceral response to this clearing out of ‘things’. Lately there has been purging going on at my house and I’ve heard maybe at yours too. It’s been over two years since I’ve stopped...
by Deborah LeFrank | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
When someone you love is ‘getting on in age’, looking for a unforgettable gift can be challenging. Why not give them a gift that is meaningful for both of you instead of another scarf or box of chocolates? Kimiko had a strong desire for many years to collect her...
