Last summer, I stood in my garden marveling at my tomato plants. From just a handful of seedlings planted in spring, I was now surrounded by vines heavy with fruit – far more than I could possibly consume alone. As I gathered tomatoes for dinner, I found myself reflecting on a profound truth: abundance is the natural state of our world.

One of my favorite ways to spend a quiet morning is in my front garden. With my hands deep in the soil, I listen to the birds and feel the breeze — it connects me back to what’s really important: my inner-self and the greater spirit of life.

Have you ever stopped to look at a tree on a windy day? When you do, you can’t help but notice how these worldly giants sway and bend with the wind. If the tree is well rooted, a windstorm is just a passing moment. Maybe it loses a few branches, but the trunk and bulk of the tree stand tall. But if the tree has failed to establish a solid root system, a windstorm may be the death of it.

Many of my fellow Baby Boomer business owners are eager to retire, but most of us start planning to sell far too late in the game. Ideally, you want to start preparing for your exit five to seven years before you’re ready to exit. Why? Because attracting the best buyers means putting your best foot forward.

We grow a vast array of produce at Red Sunflower Farm, but I’m especially proud of our garlic. The cloves are enormous — and that’s not the result of dumb luck. It’s a direct and calculated result of careful planning and reliance on best practices in farming.

The first episode in a four-part podcast series featuring our very own Mackey McNeill dropped last week! Mackey discusses her journey to achieving prosperity on the Personal Financial Planning Podcast (produced by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).

My granddaughter’s a young, budding entrepreneur.

I love foggy mornings. The cool, misty air smells so fresh. It’s such a peaceful way to begin a Fall day.

Authentically me. These are the words I chose to guide me through 2022. Little did I know, back in January, what this year would bring.

My heart is full when my grandbabies spend the day with me on the farm.

Our very own Mackey McNeill recently guested on the podcast Lift-Off with Energizing Results.

My brave and infinitely curious granddaughter recently spent an afternoon at the farm exploring slugs, frogs, and other small creatures.

This summer, on a hike in New Hope, PA, I stumbled upon a great blue heron. Wading in the waters, he approached two turtles.

This isn’t my first recession rodeo. In fact, I’ve weathered seven in my adult life.

I graduated from high school during a period of hyperinflation. That year, I spent my Thanksgiving working a double at the Quick Stop my boyfriend managed.