Thoughts, Tips and Tales
I started a personal blog to share my thoughts and bring a lift to other people. Reading a "lifestyle" blog can be like enjoying a letter from a friend or indulging in a good conversation. It connects you with another human being who has the same types of joys, doubts, thoughts, questions and problems as you do. I hope that reading my blog will brighten your day!Subscribe to Blog via Email
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Bloggers: Use Your Power for Good
Wasn’t it Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz who said, “Dorothy, use your power for good, not evil?” Blogs have power, and they’re the ideal place to inspire readers and lift them up. Blogs give you an … Continue reading
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Wonder Why?
Everyone thinks about certain things in life and speculates why they’re done. Here are some of the things I wonder about (you’ll notice none of them are deep or terribly important…). If you know the reasons behind any of them, … Continue reading
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15 Bucket List / Lifetime Goals Achieved So Far: The Dream vs. the Reality
When you’re a child and a 20-something, you dream of doing many things during your life. Although you don’t formally label it a bucket list — or a lifetime goal — that’s what it is. What childhood and early adult dreams … Continue reading
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My Bucket List
Was reading today about “bucket lists” and found a lot of great resources online with ideas of things to include on your “lifetime goal” list. Check this compilation of bucket lists at http://bucketlistjourney.net/2011/07/45-inspiring-bucket-lists-that-i-stalk. Here are some items on my bucket … Continue reading
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Cherished Childhood Friends Provide a Reason to Keep Blogging
I got the most unexpected and sweet email message last night from R, a childhood friend. Some background: R and her family lived in a house across the alley from my family’s house all the years I did, from the … Continue reading
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Something to Think About for Monday
It’s true, isn’t it?
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The Ugly Side of Blogging
Blogging is usually a lot of fun. You can write just about anything you want — from your heart, your head, or your funny bone. And the whole world is out there; you never know who will read your posts. … Continue reading
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