JoAnn Simmons Koonce Eulogy given 3/2/2019 https://youtu.be/LB76d8PEeys Each time one of us would say “I love you” to my mother she would smile sweetly and reply “I love you MORE.” You couldn’t argue! She wouldn’t have it—She had declared it so. But Isn’t that how a mother’s love is supposed to be? just MORE somehow? … Continue reading My mother was MORE
25 Global Leadership Scholars from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville + Human-Centered Design + A Challenge + Leadership Skills + London = Amazing ideas and innovations. The challenge--How might we delight London tourists? 24 interviews with tourists from 17 countries and they had gathered the insights to create some truly innovative products, services, and experiences … Continue reading Human-Centered Leadership in London
I love Scotland. I love the Scottish people. They have a happy-go-lucky attitude that just speaks to me. The Scots seem to like everyone (well, they don't really seem to adore the Queen). A Sunday at St. Andrews is something to savor. On Sunday's only the Old Course is open like a park and people … Continue reading Sunday Morning at St. Andrews
Every Thursday (when I am in London) you will find me at Old Spitalfields Market bargaining for baubles and bits, immersing myself in all things antique, searching for the peculiar, visiting with the "old guys" and the eccentric stall operators, and adding to my ever-growing collection of sterling silver. If you are ever in London, … Continue reading Old Spitalfields Treasures
Over the past several years, I have definitely noticed an increased number of people living homeless on the streets of London. London’s homelessness crisis has risen dramatically with the Eventing Standard reporting 170,000 people in the capital are without a home as of November 2018. One very cold morning I captured a photo of a … Continue reading Homelessness in London
Without a doubt, Eve's Cafe on Great Russell Street is my favorite way to start a day in London. Eve's is small, delicious, and almost southern in it's warmth and charm. One of the owners, Manny, is bear of a man. He gives the best hugs and is always happy to see me. I feel … Continue reading Early London Mornings at Eve’s
Top up your Oyster Card, it's time to jump on the tube for reliable transportation around London and some amazing opportunities to people watch. My favorite person this trip was the sleeping man. I can't imagine how one can sleep while on a hot and noisy train, but this fella did it in style and … Continue reading The London Tube
I love the street musicians in London. This year I met Gabe. He plays Sax on the street which is convenient because the horn doubles as a place to drop your change. 🎷 🇬🇧 🚬 He can also hold a cigarette, play saxophone, and walk at the same time--talk about skills!
Gardeners are grounded, down-to-earth, nurturers. They are giddy for the opportunity to play in the dirt and are delighted at the bounty that nature offers. The tiniest bloom may be a huge accomplishment and they celebrate each one! 🌱🌿🌳 Gardeners nurture—pruning away the dead and broken to allow their subjects to grow stronger and reach … Continue reading Be a People Gardener
Watching my 100-pound chocolate lab, Bear, play in the lake this weekend inspired me to strive to be more like him. Bear is a role model for life. Well, maybe he eats a little too much and maybe he has been known to destroy a gutter or two, but don't we all have things in … Continue reading Give it your all