The latest from Linda Bodie

Apr 4, 2024 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

Is it time to coast yet?

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been on the go like there’s no tomorrow. For me, sitting still was basically asking me to be bored out of my ...

Oct 12, 2023 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

Museums aren’t just for dead things

Do you ever think you’re a know-it-all about a certain topic? Maybe it’s football or history or fishing or Cards Against Humanity. If you’ve been in the ...

Apr 4, 2023 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

Reflections on the Herb Wegner Memorial Award

I played a lot of sports throughout my life. In high school, before we could leave basketball practice, we had to make 10 consecutive foul shots. Foul shots were easy. ...

Jan 5, 2023 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

The power of connectedness

I’m not sure when I realized I was old, then older, and now really old. It tends to happen when I stop and take a serious assessment of my ...

Oct 6, 2022 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

Are credit unions the perfect system?

If you ever think you have life figured out, your long-term goals and plans are solidified, and nothing will change … stop. That’s when things can get crazy. Less than ...

Jul 6, 2022 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

Women’s rights – is banking next?

I’m going to go totally off the rails. This was my first thought when I started writing this piece on June 24th. If you live under a rock or ...

Apr 5, 2022 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

A ball by any other name would smell … like root beer?

Ahhh, the age-old questions … Why are manhole covers round? Why do clocks run clockwise? Why do bowling balls smell like root beer? I was introduced to the sport of bowling ...

Jan 7, 2022 - by Linda Bodie, Element Federal Credit Union

2022 – The year to #BeLikeBetty

Last year, at about this same time, I composed my first article for CUInsight. I led with this opening: “Whew! We made it to 2021! And so far, so good. ...