Do ya think you are funny?

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Oh boy, how I love to laugh.  That person was so funny; I wonder how he/she comes up with stuff like that?  I would love to get on stage and make people laugh, my friends say I am real funny, I always thought of doing comedy but I don't think…

2014 - Another Year of Possibilities, But Another Year…. GONE

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This article is not, in any way, meant to be pessimistic.  I,  personally, have never actually welcomed “New Year’s” as an exciting event.  I have always had a quieter, melancholy outlook towards it.  With that being said, I have…

Housing – What to Expect for 2014

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Let’s look at some 2013 housing statistics for Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties:  closed sales as of end of November 2013 are up 19.1% over last year at this time.  The average sale price has increased 4% year over year.  The months…

Public Speaking Skills - Microphone or just a Phone

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The joy of being the appointed "expert" on public speaking is the freedom to comment on any aspect of Presentation Skills. Most folks would think that presentation skills only come into play when there is a microphone in the room. I have a secret…

Escaping the winter doldrums

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To avoid some of the cold weather this winter, Chris and I are going away where it’s summer!  Right now it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere.  We are going to bask in sixteen days of summer, while enjoying a cruise around South America. …

Ask Rebecca Anything

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Hey Rebecca, Recently, I have been having some trouble with my ego and moving into my heart. What happens is, thoughts that are not so constructive, constantly enter my head. I am always focusing on the present moment, opening my ears to listen…

Benefits of Meditation

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Why incorporate a meditation practice into your life?  One reason would be because it is a proven practice which can assist you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Studies have shown that using meditation can assist people with…

This Holiday Season - Give the Gift of Planning

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As you gather with loved ones, remember the one gift your family can't get for themselves....your thoughtful planning. The holiday season when family celebrate is the perfect time to begin to take stock of changes that have taken…

Rollin' On the Rhine River

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Chris and I were lucky to be among a group of Cruise Planner agents who were invited to take a Viking River Cruise. As the trip fell on Chris’ birthday and around our 38th anniversary, it was extra special for us. The cruise began in Basel,…