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The Return After a Long Hiatus

March 20, 2023

It’s been a minute since I’ve paid much attention to this corner of my world. COVID hit, I lost a job I loved and well, everything it seems imploded over the last few years. I’ve been stuck, uninspired and frozen. Call it my ADHD paralysis or another bout with depression ( I’ve battled it most […]

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White After Labor Day – Yea or Nay

September 6, 2018
white after labor day yea or nay

Labor Day has come and gone, and now all I’m seeing on social media is the “no white after Labor Day” discussion.  Personally, I think your stance on the subject is purely a personal one.  Growing up it was a guideline and I realize it may be an outdated norm today. Yet, I still embrace […]

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Beyond The Comfort Zone

January 11, 2018
stepping beyond the comfort zone

We can stand there comfortably on the ground floor or we can ascend the steps beyond our comfort zone and realize our greatness. The comfort zone is that place where good ideas, dreams and untapped talent go to die. It’s called the comfort zone because we feel safe, comfortable, if you will.  We are tricked […]

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Come on, get happy

March 21, 2017
happiness

Merriam-Webster defines happy as enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment.  There is a lot going on in the world that makes happiness seemingly harder to find, but what if I told you happiness is a choice? Despite all of the crap going on and the many WTF moments we are facing, it is still […]

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A Teal Pumpkin for Halloween

October 20, 2016
teal pumpkin project

I have been sensitive to those with food allergies since we moved into the neighborhood.  My typical approach has been to have both non-peanut candies and peanut candies to pass out to ghouls and goblins that knock on the door.  This year, I am joining the Teal Pumpkin movement.  I’m inspired to do this for […]

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