Category Archives: Diary Entries

(A Woman’s Journal – a blank journal with quotes by women). “Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression: – Dodie Smith b. 1896 English Playwright I’m on a flight to Albuquerque, NM today. It is going to be a long day for Saturday, but fairly restful. I get to write andContinue reading “November 15, 2003: Journal Entry”

(A Woman’s Journal – A blank book with Quotes by Women)”In real love you want the other person’s good. In romantic love, you want the other person” – Margaret Anderson (American Publisher 1893-1973) Tonight I rest, or I may not.  It is a night of celebration and anticipation and serenity. This morning I’ve accomplished aContinue reading “December 12, 2003: Journal entry”

(A Womans Journal – A blank journal with quotes by women).  “To err is human – but it feels divine”. – Mae West Today, while in Alburque, NM, I spent the afternoon with Sally Smith.  We had a wonderful visit and a great dinner.  I told her a story, one that has been close toContinue reading “November 19, 2003”

So on January 5, 2004, I had my second interview – this time with the full board of directors. And if I didn’t mention it, I was nervous. It went like this on that day: 10 am – we convened a finance committee meeting. 11:30-1:00 – Lunch Break 1:00 pm – the full board meetingContinue reading “January 12, 2004:Diary Entry”

Taking on even the “acting President/CEO” role has proven to be a challenge. It seems that suddenly there are (or perhaps more noticably) a lot of personnel issues. Staff doesn’t always act in the best interest of the organization. I imagine on our personal time – it is private – but what happens when ourContinue reading “October 22, 2003:Diary Entry”

Today I am 33 year old. I was appointed acting President/CEO of the Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB) on October 10, 2003. It was a good day although difficult times. Our transitional phase has been taking place for about seven months, although I’ve been doing the work for 10 months. We have the opportunity toContinue reading “The Beginning:October 21, 2003 – Diary”