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Words

Some of you know that I am a word fanatic. I love words. I believe that simple words can change the world. A pastor friend shared this video that makes my case. This pastor is a brilliant wordsmith himself. A … Continue reading

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The Importance of Sharing

It helps to have a friend.  Last time, I mentioned how important you are to the people around you.  Karl (my husband) and I just came back from the Cayman Islands with a reminder of that truth. We met some … Continue reading

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Looking Down … or Looking Up?

Another great sports story comes from tennis, and the finals of the 2011 Australian Open. Well, dear readers, you do know I am an avid tennis fan so this one I know is truth. I watched it unfold. There are … Continue reading

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Ahmed, From Egypt

“A lot of thanks for you, I loved what you wrote here, it shows that we really did something which really gives us lots and lots of hope for a better tomorrow…” -Ahmed, a new blog follower wrote this comment … Continue reading

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Out of Egypt

If you stay up with the news, you know that the street protests in Egypt have produced some incredible images, mostly chaotic. I did find one image that I had to share. This may be the most poignant picture to … Continue reading

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Finding Peace at Work

To be happy and successful. That’s what everybody wants. The people working with you believe they are doing the best they can. Sometimes their best isn’t your best, but . . .  who says your best is the best? How … Continue reading

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Looking Down … or Looking Up?

Christopher Nolan, the Irish poet and author, was the severely handicapped author of the best seller – “Under the Eye of the Clock.”  The award-winning book is his autobiography, published in 1987, when Nolan was just 22 years old. Members … Continue reading

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God Under the Bed

I was thinking today: When my son Dan was sixteen, we talked a lot about a mentally challenged team member at Taco Bell. Kevin was thirty years old and six feet tall, but he reasoned and communicated like a fifth … Continue reading

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