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On value, growth and being seen
So I’ve written a bit about a women’s workshop I was off to this weekend; it took place yesterday at a beautiful old inn on the other side of the state. And to me, when you’ve not been to most places...
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Being thankful for doors that closed
When I look back at some of my career opportunities (and those that weren’t) I’ve learned to be grateful for closed doors. Encouraging someone recently, I offered this, “You have to believe that you...
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How a believer lost 250lbs in 1day
* This is a true story and not a weight-loss testimonial. Once upon a time there was a hard-working donkey who worked steadily at meeting deadlines, helping others and getting things done. Over time,...
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Random Summer Sunday
It’s a steamy summer Sunday and here are 5 random thoughts from my world: 1) A few months ago I attended a workshop and the homework assignment was to ponder the answers to 3 questions: 1) what’s the...
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Random 5 Friday – between you and me
It’s Friday! It’s time for 5 Random thoughts from my world. Ready? Let’s go. 1. 90 Sunday, 70 Thursday, down in the 50s overnight. It felt like Fall outside and winter in the office (a/c blowing!)...
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Random Five Fire Hose
Good morning, peeps! It’s Friday! (smile) What a week – here are a few random thoughts from mine. 1. I’ve had more meetings, trips and calls the past two weeks than any in recent memory. It’s like...
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Angel Kisses
Stepping up to the desk I watched as she noted my name and birth date. Placing a wristband on me, and snapping it shut, she smiled while handing over a questionnaire to complete. Answering questions...
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Goofballs & Billy Boy
*originally posted October 29, 2011 Halloween parties meant a costume parade through the entire school! (My grade school ~ An Emjayandthem (C) photo) When I was a little girl, Halloween was a very...
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Monday wonderings
Woke up to thunder and lightning yesterday, and temps later climbed to 65F here in West MI. Firing up the oven, I wrangled my cookie sheets and recipe cards and started my Christmas baking....
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Christmas 2015 ~ Changes, lessons and blessings
Christmas has come and gone and with that comes time to reflect. I have a few days off ahead of me and a couple of closets that need attention. But I also have new books waiting on the end table … I...
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Up on the beach – helping Syrian refugees
A few years ago, I became friends with a wonderful lady blogger, Sandi. Sandi is a Florida mid-wife who, at the time, was based in China. She’s shared her talents all over the world and recently left...
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The best part
Yesterday morning, as I pulled out of the driveway, I smiled and thought, “this is the best part.” Prepping for a meeting across the state at a place I’d never been with people I didn’t know,...
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Storytellers & Liars
“A storyteller makes up things to help other people; a liar makes up things to help himself.” ― Daniel Wallace, The Kings and Queens of Roam I have an intolerance for Liars, especially having worked...
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Margins, people and porcupines
I stunned a co-worker when I explained how I’d rid myself of the rat. See, after he was pushed out of left the company, he tried to get back in. He tried, more than once, to exert whatever authority...
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Freedom, baby
15 years ago today, we experienced an inconceivable tragedy when terrorists attacked our nation simply because of who we are and what we stand for. We will never forget. 4 years ago, we experienced...
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On first days
Today is a big day. Big day! I had a full schedule planned and was supposed to be at an important breakfast meeting along the Lake shore. Up with the birds, driving in the dark, greeting importants...
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Random 5 – Good-bye 2016
I don’t know about you but I’m OK with saying good-bye to this year. It’s not been all bad, but it’s been far too rushed-stressed-scheduled-manic-busy for me. I don’t foresee that the work pace will...
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Strong Women, Grey Ties & Valentine’s Day
As a girl, Valentine’s Day was celebrated with a school party, card boxes, ice skating and moms visiting our classrooms. google.images.com As a teenager, Valentine’s Day was celebrated with a boyfriend...
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The New Normal
Somehow me – and some others – are still here. We’ve been impacted but not “touched” by “re-organizations,” “alignments” and “employee optimizations.” It gets challenging to do your work well when...
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