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On April 30, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church in Visalia, I gave a 9am-3pm seminar on John Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.  We had 75 people attend.  That was one of the most special events I have enjoyed!  Really.  God really blessed me with that day.  https://conductingmylife.com/law-number-eight-the-law-of-reflection/ One of the 15 laws […]

I was raised by a single mother, Carleen.  My mom was one of two daughters of Commander Joseph A. Flynn and his wife, Anna Gordon Flynn.  On July 30, 1945, my mom’s father was killed in action.  He was the Executive Officer of the USS INDIANAPOLIS when it was sunk, and he died on the

  We had only one April 30, 2022, and I gotta tell ya – it was the very best April 30, 2022, I could have ever had. The next day, TODAY, I am exhausted!  I needed to take time to pause and reflect on what happened on April 30, 2022, in Visalia at the First

Along with many other people, I am very concerned about the exodus of so many solid teachers!  When I wear my “tinfoil hat,” I have the vision that the exodus is on purpose.  Why?  Because there is a small group of folks who want to change the USA and one way to change our nation

During this HOLY WEEK 2022, I wanted to take time to share with you the LAW OF THE TRADE-OFF.  I cannot think of a better example of a “trade-off” than what Jesus Christ did for the world.  To give up His life for us is THE symbol of TRADE-OFF. So, what is the Law of

Just a reminder and for the new “reader.”  From January 24, 1989 – December 21, 2021, I taught music in public / private schools.  Most of the time was at high school.  I loved it – until I got tired of not being allowed to be me, lack of due process (which includes facing your

When I chose to “retire” early, I did it with a sign of compassion.  Again, here is the reason for my choice to “retire” early.  https://conductingmylife.com/explanation-of-retirement/ We need to start with my understanding and maybe someone else will have the same understanding of compassion – feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.  https://www.bing.com/search?q=definition+of+compassionate&cvid=aa06eafab22d490cbcd540d4f53325e4&aqs=edge.0.69i59l2j0j69i57j0l5.4258j0j4&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531 How

Now, what to do?  FORGIVE. Thank you very much for all the support you are giving me and those closest to me with our transition from teaching high school music for the public schools in California to the next chapter.  Our next chapter includes giving leadership seminars which lean in on becoming better people.  Better

With all that has happened to me (possibly – “for me”) since December 22, 2021, and all the craziness in the world since Russia invaded Ukraine, I believe I am not alone with “Now what to do?”  The Answer?  TRUST GOD. Ever since my decision to leave a profession I had wanted to be a