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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Thrift Store Adventures Save Big Bucks and Count as Retail Therapy, Too
Does shopping at thrift stores count as retail therapy? 🙂 Heck, yes! Where else can you can save money and have an adventure at the same time? Make every trip extra exciting by taking along a friend, splitting up to … Continue reading
Mishaps and Fun on a Charleston Walking Tour
**This is not a sponsored blog post; I just really like this book! M, one of my best friends, wrote a fabulous walking tour book of historic Charleston, S.C. called Charleston from a Kid’s-Eye View: The interactive walking tour book … Continue reading
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Boost Happiness: Bring Back Fun Activities that Fell Along the Wayside
Realized recently that there are quite a few activities I adore but rarely make time to do. It’s time to pump up the happiness quotient and bring on more joy! My neglected “fun things to do” list is below — … Continue reading
Posted in beach, bike riding, fun, inspiration, kayak, ping pong, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged badminton, beach, bike riding, day trips, fun, inspiration, kayak, par 3 golf, ping pong, thoughts tips and tales
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Please Don’t Hug or Kiss Me at Work – Version 1, Silly Stories
I’ve never been big on hugging or kissing anyone but my son or the man in my life. My girlfriends all tease me about my “problem” – especially after I revealed that one time the minister told everyone to hug … Continue reading
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Antenna Balls: Finding Your Vehicle in a Crowded Parking Lot
Have you ever walked frantically around a large parking lot looking for your car? If so, you’ve gotta love antenna balls! They come in all shapes, sizes and designs — from Mickey Mouse to happy faces. You just push them … Continue reading
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Doesn’t Everyone Name Their Car?
I always name my cars; doesn’t everyone? After all, you spend a lot of time together. When I was a kid, my parents referred to the family cars by color. For example, they’d say, “We’re taking the “white car” today (versus … Continue reading
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In a Rut
I find myself doing the same things over and over and over — think it’s part habit, part laziness… For example, I’ve:
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Rant #2: An Open Letter to All Retail Employees and Managers
When has the phrase “Have a good one” uttered mindlessly by a lackadaisical employee at the end of a retail transaction become the standard? What ever happened to thanking the customer for patronizing the establishment and spending money there? With … Continue reading
Rant #1: Bad Customer Service Epidemic
I’ve often been annoyed and amazed at the following situation (and similar instances at other retail establishments): You approach a fast-food restaurant drive-through (other than Chik-fil-A; their employees really are polite). The employee says, “Welcome to XX (their establishment)” or … Continue reading