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Gotta Start Somewhere

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A few weeks ago I was feeling sluggish. I sit most of the day at work. My legs felt particularly achy, and the best way I can describe the feeling in my back was “crunchy”. Those of you who are 50-ish can probably relate to that description! I…

No Baggage

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Every morning I read a bunch of emails from different sources that fill my mind with thought provoking, inspirational and positive ideas. Today there was an email with a concept I had to share. It gave me a visual “aha” that anyone can…

Expectation

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“This is going to be hard” “This is going to ‘suck’ “ “I’m going to have a terrible time" “I’m dreading going to work”   Sound familiar? When we approach something with drudgery, what happens? Our expectations…

WITH vs. FOR

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I’ve had an “AHA” moment which caused me to discover why I’ve had a disconnect throughout most of my life. I don’t believe in “FOR”.  I've lived my life with the vision and expectation of "WITH".  I’ll explain. When I work…

Why an African Safari Should Be on Your Bucket List

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On our African safari, Chris and I watched a lion and her cubs (from the safety of a Range Rover) … walked the property of a five star hotel among zebras, giraffes, impalas and monkeys … listened to wild Africa awaken at sunrise … even…

Conformance and Judgment

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On the day after Bruce Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer, thoughts come to mind. Not just about what feelings Bruce has had to live with throughout her life, but about conformance, judgment and labeling. It’s really quite simple.…

It’s Romance Season: Surprise Your Valentine With A Personalized Vacation

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It’s Valentine’s Day this Saturday, and many people will be giving and getting the same old boring gifts, like roses, candy, or a piece of jewelry that most often winds up in a drawer long forgotten.   As Valentine’s Day also kicks…

Are You Ready to Change?

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Something I’ve identified in my lifetime doing quality improvement and providing education to different groups of people regarding life situations (for example, I recently have been lecturing on diabetes prevention) is the concept of forever…

Our Voyage on Cunard's Amazing Queen Mary 2

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After reading this blog, I think you’ll appreciate that Chris and I really enjoyed our recent twelve-day voyage on Cunard’s’ Queen Mary 2. It was a totally different kind of cruise (in a good way) that just can’t compare to the mainstream…