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LIFE LESSONS ‘JUST IN TIME’

May 1, 2023 by

Life lessons usually come to light after class lets out. “Whew, now that was a life lesson,” is common. But what about life lessons you recognize in the moment? Those take a little more work.

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THE INTIMATE PERSONAL, BUT WHY?

April 30, 2023 by

The intimate personal is the #1 Rule of memoirists, novelists, poets, playwrites, noodlers, doodlers, and bloggers. Their readers want to know things, not necessarily first hand. Something on a page, or screen, is more than enough. But, someone’s still got to get it there. Some of my favorites:

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FAMILY HISTORY FROM BOTH SIDES

April 29, 2023 by

Family history comes in two varieties: The first: We don’t talk about that side of the family. The second: We can’t say enough about that side of the family. That’s the starting place for going off the rails.

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JOCK TALK INTERPRETED FOR NON-JOCKS

April 28, 2023 by

Jock Talk: “Once you’ve been in the greatest shape of your life that’s the fitness standard you strive for.” Do you see the problem here? There’s two of them. The first is establishing what constitutes being in the greatest shape of your life. Was it an event? A time-span? Both?

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PIVOTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

April 26, 2023 by

Why does Pivotal Property Management Solutions sound like a lifeline for investment property owners? Because the work of property management grows with the times, and people need help. If you are a property owner, you know about getting help; if you’re considering an investment property, there’s a long list of help-points to consider. You will […]

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PLAYOFF MODE LIFESTYLE? MANAGE YOUR LOAD

April 25, 2023 by

What is playoff mode and why haven’t I heard it before this year’s NBA Playoffs? Is it a mindset, a reminder for professional athletes to make a better effort? Or, is it a marketing scheme by the league and networks to bring back viewers disappointed with ‘load management’ during the regular season? The real question […]

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NATURE WALK BEGINS WITH OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MIND

April 24, 2023 by

A nature walk is one small step for man, a giant step for whoever needs it. And, dear reader, we all need it. But there are hurdles and distractions to getting out. That’s where focus comes in. What’s the difference between a nature walk and exercise? Can it be both?

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EARTH DAY CONGREGATION ON CANYON TRAIL

April 23, 2023 by

        Earth Day is what, another day? Just another day? Or a day to join others in an earthy stroll? This year it felt like a church was in session with a full choir singing an earth song to the heavens. In other words, Earth Day 2023 was a commune with nature […]

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RECORDING HISTORY LITTLE BY LITTLE

April 22, 2023 by

No one is recording history all at once. Those who try have a special name: kooks, nut cases, or bloggers. None of those names are a compliment, but I’m changing that little by little. Starting with:

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FACEBOOK LIFE IN FULL BLOOM

April 19, 2023 by

Facebook life comes in all facets of living, some better left off, some not enough. When it’s done right it’s a window into the wonder of living at the same time as incredible people. They do things the rest of us can only dream of, but do it in such an inclusive way we feel […]

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