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The Storm Before the Calm

Into the storm By late August I usually feel like the photo above. Can you relate? Why do I wait until the…
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Why Not? — Have the Courage to Try Something New

What would you do if you could do anything? Would you hike the Appalachian Trail? Go fishing? Spend all day…
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Successful People Know When to Quit

Nobody wants to be labeled a quitter. We Americans pride ourselves in our persistence. We are conditioned to be ashamed…
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“You Can Do Anything” and Other Myths

If only you work hard enough, you can accomplish anything. Such a positive sentiment. So independent, pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, 100% American. And…
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When Family Times Become Precious

For a more recent post on the topic of an empty nest, click here. This weekend a small miracle occurred—our…
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Why Can’t I Fall Asleep? and other strange introvert traits

I have problems falling asleep. I always have, even when I was a little kid. Also: My hands and feet…
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