Sunflowers in the Storm

Sunflowers in the Storm

SUNFLOWERS & A HURRICANE Sunflowers in the Storm JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 6 August 2020 I have about 25 sunflower stalks lining the side of my driveway. They’ve bloomed more than 40 beautiful flowers, but that number grows each day....
Procrastination

Procrastination

While idly perusing Fast Company online, I came across an article. Before I get to that, however, I’d like to make a few things clear: I came across the article on a Saturday, so I wasn’t procrastinating. Okay, I might have been procrastinating. But my...
Breathe Deep

Breathe Deep

The esteemed philosopher and philanthropist, W.C. Fields, once said: “There comes a time in every man’s life when he must take the bull by the horns and throw it.” And so it is that fast-food giant, Burger King, and its parent, Restaurant Brands...
The Better Mousetrap

The Better Mousetrap

I don’t know if there’s necessarily been an uptick in celiac disease. But since the onset of COVID-19, there’s been a markedly discernible increase in bellyaching. Contrary to the intentions of the Founding Fathers of these here United States, we want to be completely...
Welcome to the Ride of Your Life

Welcome to the Ride of Your Life

WAITING & RIDING Welcome to the Ride of Your Life JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 18 June 2020 Life is often described as a roller coaster. It’s full of ups and downs as well as twists and turns. Sometimes you’re slowly creeping up a hill, and...
Chaotic but Cathartic

Chaotic but Cathartic

SELF-PRESERVATION & SURRENDER Chaotic but Cathartic JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 11 June 2020 When the pandemic started, I was a nervous wreck. I couldn’t see my behaviors for what they were in that moment. But in hindsight, I’m able to...