Marshmallow Shakes and Other Simple Pleasures In Life

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My grandson, Jordan, and I started a new tradition this summer. Every Thursday afternoon, we hang out together. “Hanging out” is pretty literal. We just do whatever seems fun at the time. We chat, he plays his guitar, sometimes we play basketball (yes, funny sight for those who know me and my lack of athleticism!), [...]

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Mountain or Molehill – You Decide

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Steve and I were relaxing on our deck one evening when we noticed a little bird proudly standing on a small pile of dirt that was created by one of our pesky backyard moles. We both laughed watching him cock his head around as he stood on that little bump like he was king of [...]

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My Perfect Salad

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Everyone who knows me knows that I eat a lot of salad.  I love salad. I mean I REALLY love salad. To the point that it’s almost embarrassing.  Admittedly, there are pros and cons with this. Some of the downsides are: I can eat a HUGE bowl of salad at one sitting which simultaneously amazes, [...]

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5 Ways To Live With An Island Perspective

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You frequently hear me talk about how I’m trying to live with An Island Perspective. If you haven’t attended one of our workshops, maybe you’re curious about what that really means. Basically, it’s relating parts of the island to various aspects of life. While we go into much more depth and detail in the workshops, [...]

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When Feedback is NOT a Gift

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Ever notice how most people claim to want your feedback?  Yes, we may say we really want to know how we did on the new project or whether these jeans make my butt look big or if these brownies I baked are the best you ever tasted . . .  But don’t be so sure. [...]

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