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Hello Kineticals,
When I think of the Kinetix program...generosity is definitely a word that comes to mind.
My company (Starbucks) is generous to provide all partners access to the Kinetix program. The Kinetix team is generous of their time, talent and knowledge. Fellow Kinetix participants are generous of their support to others in the program.
But more than all of these - each person is generous to give him/herself the gift of the Kinetix lifestyle. Each person is giving themself health and we… Continue

This month's blog is dedicated to Coaches Gerry and Terry. Thanks for always drawing me back into the Kinetix circle and understanding me as I am today.

When I think of "understanding" in the context of a virtue, I think of the Peace Prayer (aka the Prayer to St. Francis).
Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sa… Continue

Hi friends,

I received a message from Terry saying that she saw a photo of me at the Starbucks Leadership Conference with fellow Kinetix partner, Chad Nordby, from Maryland. She also wanted me to write about the Virtue of the Month. Oddly enough - the opportunity to meet Chad was inextricably linked to the virtue of the month - HOPE. You are probably wondering how.

What is hope anyway? A feeling that what is wanted will happen; trust; reliance.
And from a biblical standpoint...hope does not di… Continue

Hi K-friends,
I'm running a 10K tomorrow. It will be at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA. In addition to raising money for a good cause (www.4US.org), I will attempt to beat my race time from the Nike 10K Human Race...1 hour, 9 minutes. I know I can complete the run but I'm nervous I won't beat my previous time. Heck, I'm just nervous because I still find it challening to run 6.25 miles consecutively. What if I pass out on the course?
So, in order to boost my confidence and calm my nerves - I'v… Continue

Hola K-friends,

A new school year has begun and my whole family is ready for a fresh start. Peter is now in 4th grade and Ryan is in Kindergarten - they had a great summer and are happy to see their friends again. Rob is ecstatic that they are in school full-time...he will have uninterrupted days to manage business and is planning to start a fitness program. And me? The new school year has me thinking about a fresh start..renewing my commitment to the Basic Program, The Challenge and the K-Comm… Continue