Author: emilyjpitman

  • Sprouts in my Life

    Sprouts in my Life

    Happy Sprouts Day! Creating and writing for this newsletter has been such a fun challenge. Looking at the names as they show up in the newsletter database, I am so thankful for each of you choosing to hang out with me here and to support this adventure. I wanted to give you some updates on…

  • What’s growing on….

    What’s growing on….

    What seeds will you grow this spring?

  • About the Sunflower

    About the Sunflower

    It all began with a seed.  And now it is a sunflower. A sunflower is often associated with EJPitman. My website, scheduling account, the logo that I use (when I remember to), the Sprouts header – all feature a single Russian Mammoth sunflower. Whenever I use this sunflower, I want to share the story of…

  • Just a drop in the bucket….

    Just a drop in the bucket….

    Last fall, I caught myself using this phrase. “It’s just a drop in the bucket….” meaning it will barely make a difference compared to what is needed. I have no recollection of what I was thinking about or what conversation might have prompted this metaphor. I imagine I have used and read this idiom without…

  • Is it coaching or a road trip?

    Is it coaching or a road trip?

    Is it coaching or a roadtrip? Where are we going? Do I have everything I need? How does it all fit? Am I on the right road? What is the next step?

  • Hey Siri, Which Way?

    Hey Siri, Which Way?

    We have just driven over 900 miles to bring our son to college. Settling into our hotel room tonight, “There was more than one way to get here” flashed across my mind. Yes. This physical journey had options – the routes, the stops, the tolls, the music, the food and drink. There was more than…