Irene Salter, PhD

Every December I choose a touchstone word for the new year. It’s a single word to serve as my lighthouse for the year. It’s a more expansive, playful alternative to SMART goals, vision boards, strategic plans, and New Year’s resolutions.  Last year was “gardener”. This year will be… (keep reading to find out!) STORY: Touchstone for 2026 READ MORE: Ways to find your own touchstone word of the year BOOK STUFF: We’re reading Reset by Dan Heath  – zoom meeting is TODAY at 4PM PST if you are...

Jane Goodall has been a hero of mine for as long as I can remember. I have a children’s book about her called  Me, Jane   in the basket...

As we live life, sometimes things fall apart. Perhaps it’s a well laid plan. A hopeful dream. A piece of your identity. Some unexpected,...