The Hidden Power in Writing
Some people think writing is all about getting something out of your head and into some form (paper or computer) to share with others. While that may be true, there is a hidden power … Continue reading
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Financial Lessons Learned?
The Great Recession has had a profound impact on the way most Americans manage their finances. Just a few years ago people were borrowing and spending without a care in the world. Continue reading
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It’s Your Turn
Not long ago I asked a friend if he’d talked to a mutual friend of ours. He responded by saying, “I called him a few months ago, and I never heard back. I’m not calling him again. It’s his turn.” Continue reading
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A Tradition of Celebration
It’s been a week now since we raised a glass in celebration of the New Year. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because people everywhere celebrate in a big way. I always wonder why … Continue reading
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A Handwritten Note
My wife and I don’t check our mailbox nearly enough. We get most of our bills online, so it’s normally full of junk mail and catalogs. Nothing we care to read. December is always the exception. Continue reading
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The Boredom of Routine
Our lives require a certain degree of routine. For some people, routine helps them keep order to their day. For others, it lowers stress in their life. And still for others, it is required to … Continue reading
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In One Year, and Out the Other
It’s that time of year again when we take a personal inventory to determine what improvements we need to make in our life. Millions of people will resolve … Continue reading
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A Time for Reflection
December is one of my favorite months of the year. The energy and spirit in the air for the holidays is always a rush, and the celebration of Christ’s birth is always #1 on the list. The month of December … Continue reading
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The Destruction of Being Right
We need to be right. It feels good, and validates our self worth. We’ll knowingly suffer the negative consequences of broken relationships in order to satisfy our burning need to win the smallest argument. However, … Continue reading
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The Power of Passion
Author T. Alan Armstrong once said, “If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you, and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you, and BECAUSE of you.” Continue reading
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