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You can run but you can’t hide

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This quote, "You can run but you can't hide", attributed to Joe Lewis, American Heavyweight Boxer, popped into my mind the other day.  It can’t be more true. As I sit here writing this, I think about the dentist appointment I’ve been putting…

Responsibility

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As a woman, all my life, I've coddled and placated people when things haven't gone right for them, saying things like, "I understand”, or “I know how hard it is". Until today.  I have reached my limit for being able to listen to the blame…

Foster Bold Dreams, Bolder Actions

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I've been reading The Everyday Entrepreneur written by Rob Basso.  Chapter 5 was one in which I found myself reflecting on things I have been working on or thinking about, and wanted to share. The chapter started off with pensive statements…

The Power of Now -- a journey to discovery

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Don't know if you have had the time to join in / read the book discussion re: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, but I'm up to page 65.  Here's what I'm thinking about so far. . . There are a lot of thought provoking statements in the pages…

It's Not OK

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It’s not ok to identify a problem and not solve it It’s not ok to not recycle It’s not ok to take advantage of someone It’s not ok to ignore someone’s needs It’s not ok to ignore someone’s rights It’s not ok to feed…

Twas the Week Before Christmas when . . .

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Twas the week before Christmas when all through the house, office, car...Sheer panic approached with a twinkling from afar. With packages in a mound still unwrapped, and cooking and cleaning yet still to come, So many activities, I almost…

News from a recovering Boring-A-Holic

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So, the big day has come.  The Birthday.  45!  So fast the time goes.  What accomplishments did I achieve?  (Check all that apply . . .) Education: a masters degree and board certification - check Kids: 3 children, ages 19, 16 and 15…

Aging. . . and appreciation

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For Thanksgiving we had the pleasure of spending the day with my husband Jim's Aunt and Uncle.  Both in their late 80's, and married 63 years, they have been in failing health recently.  And, not realizing it yesterday, I woke up this morning…

Weekend plans for a recovering Boring-A-Holic

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So, it's Friday.  People are supposed to have weekend plans on Fridays, right? I had gotten an invitation for Friday night for a wine and cheese party.  A get-together with old friends.  My husband is going to a retirement party and I'm…