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Retail Challenges

I have long enjoyed shopping, but not lately. And the use of the word “shopping” is intentional. By shopping, I do not necessarily mean buying. Shopping has been an outlet for me. I used to enjoy shopping for hours and … Continue reading

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Shedding and Growing

Soon the Summer of 2019 will be just a memory. The weather is beginning to cool down and Fall officially arrives in a few days. As one season exits making room for another, as the leaves begin to turn and … Continue reading

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Managing Expectations

We all have expectations, although perhaps we should not. Expectations that are not met can result in us being disappointed. A friend of mine states, “Expect Nothing, and you won’t be disappointed!” (Credit to Jennifer; last name omitted to protect … Continue reading

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Expect Nothing, Except from Yourself

“Expect Nothing; You Will Not Be Disappointed” is a phrase a friend of mine, Jennifer Snow, coined.  When I first heard it I thought it was very negative.  Recently, I have come to believe that these are some of the … Continue reading

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