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A Catalyst

“Honey, do you want to go hear Bill Gates speak? A friend has asked us to sit at his table at a breakfast at which he is speaking.” I personally thought that hearing Bill Gates speak sounded like a better draw than the food that included something made with yams and non-man stuff.? (And no, …

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Introducing Tu

We have added a new greeter to our staff! As he is new to the job, he will be undergoing several weeks of training to learn how to approach all our visitors in a professional and friendly manner: no jumping, no barking, and certainly no licking faces to tell you profusely how happy he is …

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Head of the Class

Education is fundamental to the success of individuals and society. The better the education, the better we’ll all end up. At least that’s what I’d like to think is what motivated Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and many other investors in backing Bridge International Academies, a company whose goal is to bring inexpensive, effective, private education …

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Tokimeku – Spark Joy

Does it tokimeku – does it spark joy? is the question Marie Kondo tells us to ask ourselves as we look at the things that surround us in our homes. Her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” is a global bestseller about how to let go of the stuff we don’t need. “Tidying Up” …

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Don’t Forget to Breathe

When working with finances, we sometimes find ourselves tensing up, filled with anxiety and unsure about how to continue. That reaction isn’t just limited to financial situations, of course. The other day I recalled when I started to learn to climb and my then-instructor (now-husband) yelled down to me “Don’t forget to breathe!” when I …

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A New Bridge for a New Year

For those of you who missed it, the wreath event photos are up on our website here. Now that you’ve admired them (go on, do it!). . . . Most of us begin each new year with a bit of reflection and a bit of planning, often thinking about things we have accomplished and things …

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Collaborating Despite Differences

White Raven Financial has been swept up in a flurry of activity. We have launched our new website, and as you can see, our monthly communication now comes in the form of a blog. We hope the change in format is positively received. New ideas and change can sometimes be hard to accept. Especially when …

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Special

Save the date! Sunday, December the 7th – Annual wreath making at the Stump Farm. It is with deep regret and sadness that we inform you that our dog, and unofficial White Raven Financial greeter, has passed away. We feel honored to have had Mosby’s love and respect throughout his long and full life – 13 …

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