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Celebrate Today – Don’t Wait

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I woke up thinking about celebrations today.  I guess it was a result of this past weekend being Mother’s Day.  My mother used to frequently say, “Mother’s Day is not just one day, but every day”.  True.  This is a thought we could…

Who said? It’s Time to Enjoy Life. It’s Time to Play.

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My daughter, Jacquelyn, amazes me sometimes.  She’s 19 years old and I believe that she is very worldly and insightful.  She’s got a lot of common sense and insight.  Pretty much, I think she’s taken after her father in this area! (LOL). …

GOT PLANS?

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  Every day I’m reminded how short life is and how we have to take advantage of every moment we have.  This article is not intended to be morbid in any way, but, perhaps, a “wake up” call.  I know the concept of life is short…

What's Wrong with the Campaign to Ban the Word "Bossy"?

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What do Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook), Condoleezza Rice, The Girl Scouts of America, Jennifer Garner, Diane von Furstenberg, Jane Lynch, and Beyoncé have in common? Answer: They are all sending the wrong message to young girls if they want…

Terminal C – Lessons Learned for Happiness and My Behavior

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I’ve learned a lot since starting the Time to Play, my “reminder to enjoy life” project.  Here’s a quick story about an experience I encountered just this past Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  After the fact, it “hit me” that my…

Who Says I Can't

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After spending the past few months worrying about how I can't help where and when I may find a job, how the economy looks, how, even with a Ph.D. I may be out of luck finding a career or how everything seems like its out of my control. I suddenly…

Customer service is something we do every day of our lives – at work and AT HOME.

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  Every one of us works in customer service, no matter what our job.  And, customer service is not only something we do as part of a work situation, but customer service is also something we do as part of our friendships and family relationships. As…

Want to be fearless, courageous and to find your confidence? Act!

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I am an acting teacher, but I prefer to be called a coach because I truly believe you can’t teach someone how to act or dramatize. Don’t think you can do it?  I KNOW that anyone can act or become an actor.  All you need are four basic…

Is It Possible to Be Single and Happy on Valentine’s Day?

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February 14th is Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air: you can’t escape it. It’s a day to celebrate being and falling in love. But what if you don’t have that special person in your life on Valentine’s Day? Is it possible to be…