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New Dawn

“Each dawn holds a new hope for a new plan, making the start of each new day the start of a new life.”   Gina Blair What an inspiring, hopeful thought to light our way! Just consider the possibilities of bringing … Continue reading

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Resilience Rocks!

“A relaxed mind is a creative mind.” Yogi Teabag Tag Stress – this word everywhere! I hear people talking about it at Starbucks or on line. Anxiety, restlessness, a sense of foreboding – however you capture this unwelcome feeling, it’s … Continue reading

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EnergyEnlivens

“Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.”   Sarah Bernhardt Stormy Sarah knew a thing or two about spending oneself:She lived a big life, full of excitement and drama – not just on … Continue reading

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Just Write!

“If you want to be a writer, write.”   Epictetus If you want to be a dancer, dance. If you want to be a singer, sing. If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic. Act the way you want to become … Continue reading

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Those Days

“The quality of writing I do on the days I don’t feel like it is just as good as the quality on the days I do feel like it.”   John Kenneth Galbraith What a liberating insight—and what value and comfort … Continue reading

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Keep Walking

“Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing: do not stop, do not turn back, do not turn from the straight road.”   Saint Augustine Saint Augustine knew more than his share of the perils of meandering and of the crooked path, so … Continue reading

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On Track

A book chat at a café designed like a library — what’s more fun? Hopping into the city to meet my dear friend and gifted writer Wendy is always fun (http://tastesbitesandlicks.tumblr.com and http://woof-tails-of-archie.tumblr.com).  Sipping cappuccino and munching little treats was … Continue reading

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Turnaround Takeaways

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”  T.S. Eliot A huge fan of inspiring turnarounds, though not of football, I did end up watching Super Bowl 2017 and witnessed an … Continue reading

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“Be Happy”

“My credo is etched on my mirror in my bathroom and I see it when I brush my teeth in the morning. It says, ‘Don’t Worry. Be Happy. Feel Good.’ When you see that first thing, and you reflect on … Continue reading

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Be Stronger

“A word after a word after a word is power.”  Margaret Atwood “Nothing works unless you do.”  Maya Angelou We’ve all been there, probably many times. It’s hard at times not to feel overwhelmed by the challenges of finishing a … Continue reading

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