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Use What You Have

The words of a favorite writer, Brianna Wiest, were on my mind today while I was shopping in downtown Philadelphia. I had just heard her utter these words, “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, and Do What You … Continue reading

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Touching People’s Hearts

Reba McEntire told a contestant on The Voice, “We are put on this earth to touch people’s hearts.” I don’t think she was just referring to musicians. I think we are all put on this earth to touch people’s hearts. … Continue reading

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Optimism Is a Choice

The words, “Optimism Is a Choice” were said by Queen Raina of Jordan on the Today Show recently. She connected this to Values, and talked about the importance of the Values parents instill in their children affecting their choices related … Continue reading

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Living A Large Life

I did not plan to write this. I did not want to write it. It is too close to last week’s blog. But after tonight, I had to. Having dinner tonight in Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville connected some dots and I … Continue reading

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A Thoughtful and Sad Week

The last week of September is one that I do not look forward to, at least in recent years. This is the week that we celebrate the birthdays, lives, and deaths of two of my favorite men, father surrogate Uncle … Continue reading

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Working Hard on Ourselves

Jim Rohn, one of my heroes, said many years ago, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” This relates to personal development. It means reading books that expand our minds, attending seminars that help us grow, and … Continue reading

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The Importance of Information

Most would agree that time is our most valuable resource. Once time has passed, we cannot get it back. As I age, I am so much more aware of the importance of making every minute count. That makes the subject … Continue reading

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A Lovely Week in St. Maarten

Mike and I are having a relaxing and beautiful vacation in St. Maarten. We arrived on 8/26 and are here for two weeks. Our first week was filled with reacquainting ourselves to the island, both the Dutch and French sides. … Continue reading

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Greetings from St. Maarten!

Mike and I arrived here for our two-week vacation on Saturday. I am always amazed at the beauty all around. From the 37 beaches, (not that we have been to all of them!) to the mountains visible from airport road, … Continue reading

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Still In Process

I do not know why I have had, and still have, so much stuff. I am still cleaning out and finding all kinds of things, many of which I do not want to part with. While I haven’t yet conquered … Continue reading

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