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Here's our new Team Blog! This is a little space for our team to share some thoughts, quotes, or stories. Feel free to interact with us on Facebook or LinkedIn — we'd love to hear what’s on your mind or what's going on in your life. Having each other's insights or encouragement can help us all through each day's ups and downs.
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Remembering Amy Shook-Carter
Amy’s bright mind and big heart always made her a delight to do business with and come to know as a friend. Her kind and smart service to others as a member of our team's advisory council, board membership of the Palouse Land...
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My Favorite Title Outside of the Office
When I’m not working, my favorite title is “Mommy” to my 2 kids, Sydney & Seth. I treasure time spent with my family. As an active working mother, I enjoy volunteering in my children's classrooms and attending their...
Read MoreKeeping you informed...
You may have recently heard – either from us or in the media -- about an agreement between Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. and LPL Holdings, Inc. (LPL Holdings) whereby LPL Holdings would acquire the wealth management...
Read MoreImagine If You Were Born in 1900
I found this piece online which really gives some good perspective on the pandemic and thought I'd share... " It’s a mess out there now. Hard to discern between what’s a real threat and what is just simple panic and...
Read MoreAnniversary Fun
Grateful to have shared the last forty years together... still newlyweds!
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Reconnecting With Nature
Another Beautiful Palouse Sunset: A few evenings ago, I walked out to my backyard and caught another one of the Palouse's famous sunsets... It was a great way to relax at the end of the day and reconnect with the beauty of nature.
Read MoreLook Who We Ran Into...
Look Who We Ran Into! A little while back, Jeff and I were cruising down a bike trail along Lake Coeur d'Alene... when we ran right into Bill and Susie! Of course, we had to snap a pic to celebrate the coincidence.
Read MoreSome Family Fun
Some Family Fun Thought I would share a pic of my son-in-law and grandson getting warmed up for the pruning list... Maybe they're just a little too excited! YIKES!!
Read MorePreparing for Spring & Summer Sunshine
My Favorite Quarantine Activity: One of my favorite past times while this stay-at-home order is in place is getting ready for spring and summer by planting flowers.
Read MoreMental Health & COVID-19
Podcast Recommendation: I appreciated Pullman Regional Hospital's latest podcast and thought I'd share. For some good thoughts about how to recognize and deal with the new stresses brought on by social distancing, have a listen...
Read MoreA Breath of Fresh Air
My Experience with Social Distancing: Living in the L-C Valley and commuting to Pullman for many years never really phased me. It was a time to plan the day. But my trip is much shorter now…5 minutes. Since the pandemic started,...
Read MoreStaying Healthy During Trying Times
Another Stress-Reducing Activity: Thankful to be able to de-stress and stay healthy running at Pullman's Sunnyside Park.
Read MoreConnecting with Family in Challenging times
Just had a chat with my brother who recently retired to ask if he needed any help. He said no, he's alright, but thanks for asking and I love you. May you find comfort in sharing words of support, encouragement, or engagement with...
Read MoreManaging Through the Stress
Stress-Reducing Activity: For me, it was great last Saturday to take a good, long walk in the woods on a sunny North Idaho day. Some quotes that encourage me when I am a bit overwhelmed with all we deal with each day: ”I have...
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