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‘A bonfire blows out quickly, but a steady fire burns forever’
Connecting with new people is a part of life. Such people can be met at school, work, or social gatherings. Some of these strangers become friends,
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The Blue Valley
Sometimes it just happens… the Dose gets sad and feels like staying in bed. Yes, even the optimists, encouragers, and motivators get the blues. I
Execute Dreams
Sometimes for dreams to lift off, they need a flight plan, a team, and fuel. Create your map, rally in your troops, and hype up…
Control Self
Being disciplined is tough to accept. Being self-disciplined is tough to implement. Yet both are for our betterment. Be the best form of you… control
The Value of Free
In our country, we have the opportunity to enjoy things and experiences, all seemingly for free! We have beautiful parks, beaches, and mountains to enjoy.
Note Beauty
Beauty is all around us…especially in the spring when flowers pop up from their bulbs! Yet beauty can also be found in an act from
Waving Warnings in the Wind
When the metaphorical red flag is waved… you know it’s synonymous with the famous words: “Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!” We all have experienced that “red
Exercise Mercy
Mercy is grace’s kissing cousin – it’s not giving someone the punishment they deserve. By exercising mercy, we are able to bestow a miracle!
Ode to Mrs. Jack
Mrs. Jack was a socialite who loved art. Her passion was so strong in the arts that she created a palace to share her treasures
Give Grace
Grace has been likened to goodwill… giving to someone something they don’t deserve. Give someone the best surprise – give them grace!
Unreasonable Path Forward
To get to the top, one must climb up. To learn more, one must advance in one’s studies. To more forward, the car must be
Do Excellence
Striving for perfection is one daunting task. It can walk hand-in-hand with anxiety, frustration, or lead one down the path of despair. Excellence is within
Nourishment for the Noodle
People believe in posting affirmations around their living space – house, car, office. Not a bad idea, as it makes sense to have positive sayings
Capture Wisdom
Wisdom provides what smarts can’t. It’s gained with each year of maturing and can be gleaned by the company one keeps.
Me. Myself. And I.
My Dad was a saint. With every school writing assignment, he taught me principles of writing as he corrected the grammatical mistakes and ensured my content
Be Generous
Generosity is considered a selfless act… yet selfish at the same time. Basically, we give out of our resources with the belief we are making
Possessing Possessions
Long ago the Dose bought her first car with her own car loan. This was a big deal back in the day. But what was
Practice Silence
Sit* in on a board meeting… a family reunion celebration… or any gathering where more than one person is in the same ‘space.’ Talking can
Read Intentionally
Reading comprehension begins with intentionality. Intentionality asks: Why am I reading this? What do I expect to ‘get’ from this material? How can this positivity
A Pandemic Panorama
One year later… a year of great learning. We learned about a virus. How it can spread. How we can reduce the chance of infection.
Learn Something New
Not being the best student, I wanted to believe the crazy notion that learning ended with the diploma. Learning is not for a grade or
Out of Order
No lie, I once stopped in at a Starbucks only to note the sign: Out of coffee. Then there was the day I walked into
Make Peace
Burying the hatchet is not easy yet not impossible. All it takes is one person to bring forth harmony by respectfully agreeing to disagree. Once
Note to Self
You know these notes to self – notes to remind you of your to-do list or whatever else you need to remember. Other notes to
Refurbish. Replace. Reposition.
The old leather recliner. The fuzzy slippers that have lost their fuzz. The dead-end job. All three provide complete comfort… yet are minutes from causing
Embrace Neighbors
Neighbors may not be noticed until they leave the neighborhood… have a good neighbor – go tell them; have a not-so-good neighbor – go show