May Your Heart Be Light
Wishing you light, hope, and joy this holiday season. Thank you for being part of this space. I look forward to sharing more with you in 2026. Good tidings to all!
Judith Nadratowski
Eight Years Retired: Time Well Spent
My former firm recently announced a new Managing Partner, complete with a fresh rebranding look and the requisite forward- and backward-looking quotes. It wasn’t the announcement itself that struck me, even though
Wax Lips, Pixie Stix, and the Magic of Remembering
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Jack-o’-lanterns with real candles inside. Bobbing for apples and hoping to get the one with the quarter. This morning, as my partner and I talked
Belonging Redefined
I belong to a family of three brothers, five sisters, and all the relatives who are part of our lives. We share birthday group texts and Tapbacks, rides to doctor appointments—and the
Stepping Into (Un)Retirement: A Podcast Conversation
I recently had the pleasure—and surprise—of being interviewed on Carl Landau’s popular I Used to Be Somebody podcast. Carl is as entertaining as he is insightful, and our conversation centered
Pursuing Your Passions: May The Road Rise Up To Meet You
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about what perfect emerald green jewelry to wear. Soon afterward, I’ll enjoy the early whiffs of spring and a ricotta cream-filled pastry