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Pioneers Reinvented

My friend and I were traveling back from Palm Springs to AZ today. As we drove through the desert we were imagining what it was like for the pioneers to travel in covered wagons in the heat. Imagine the level … Continue reading

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Shut Up and Write! or Hire a Writing Coach

Over the past few years, I’ve had many, many people tell me about the book that they’re writing. I’ve discovered that “writing a book” can mean anything from thinking about a book and having nothing written (in once case for … Continue reading

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Age Reinvented

Marie Forleo did a great video today called: Are You Too Old? It’s a wonderful topic because age is one of the easiest excuses to use for not doing something. One of my favorite quotes is from the actor John … Continue reading

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Customer Service Magic Beans

Okay, they’re magic “phrases,” not magic “beans,” but magic beans got your attention and is a way more fun title. So cut me a little slack, okay? I spent many years in Customer Service and found two magic phrases that … Continue reading

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Dear Tuesday,

Dear Tuesday, You are my favorite day of the week! Unlike Monday, with a bad reputation or Wednesday, the day to “get over” on the way to Friday…Tuesday, you’re filled with possibility. I tell people you’re the best day to … Continue reading

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Raising the Blogging Bar

Once again, Seth Godin has raised the blogging bar. The simplicity and brevity of his statements gives me the impetus to move forward with confidence in many areas of my life. Here is his latest post: Waving to myself When … Continue reading

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Let There be Peace on Earth and Let it Begin with Me

Author Unknown but this is beautiful. Thanks to my cousin Jennifer Donovan for sending it to me. “May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget … Continue reading

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What You Believe Matters – Overcoming a Terminal Diagnosis

In 2008 I set out on a spiritual journey to answer the question: Why do some people die when doctors tells them they’re going to die and why do some people live? Since I was diagnosed as terminally ill with … Continue reading

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I just heard about a book called ‘Influencers’ by Kerry Patterson. I got some notes from another post and I’d definitely like to read this one. a. Two or three behaviors can drive massive change in anything we do or … Continue reading

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