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How did the Covid Crisis Affect you Emotionally?

Here’s how it affected me: A few days ago, someone asked me, “How did covid affect you emotionally?” I didn’t answer, so they shook me until I woke up, then asked me again. “How did covid affect you emotionally?” When I stopped crying, I answered to the best of my ability.   Of course, I’m being over-dramatic, but here’s the truth. …

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Can You Say These Three Important Words?

Several years ago, I shared some  potentially disastrous life scenarios where Three Words could have changed the outcome and saved the day. I included the story of a young man who used those words early and often. His wisdom helped him build strong relationships and establish an exciting career. Here are the life-changing words.

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What Is The Right Valentine Gift?

I may not be the best person to write a post on gift giving.  On our first anniversary, I gave Diane a car battery.  A few days earlier I heard her say we needed a battery.  I had been wondering what to get her and now I knew.  I secretly bought the battery, wrapped the box in nice paper and …

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The “Naked” Truth About Social Media

This post is evidence that I enjoy and take advantage of the positive benefits of social media, HOWEVER, a few weeks ago I posted this picture on my Facebook page along with the following text: “Every soul at the gate isolated & absorbed in a device. I could’ve been naked and no one would have noticed.” The picture and text must …

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What is Happening to us?

We were at “Shogun,” a mixture of Japanese cuisine, acrobatic food preparation and pure family fun.  We had come to celebrate an award that my young grandson, Bailey, had won. We shared the preparation grill with another family, a mom, dad and two boys who appeared to be somewhere between the ages of 7 and 12. What I observed as …