Three Big Life Lessons from a Good Dad
Just before he graduated from high school, Jack (my dad) joined the Navy and was shipped out to the Pacific. It was near the end of WWII, but he felt …
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The Beauty of Imperfection
I first met Mary shortly after I started dating my late husband. She was the first person I’d met who had Down’s Syndrome. To me, she looked funny, …
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The Return of the Frog
When I first started my company, I named it Applied Strategies. Boring, I know. But I thought it would create more opportunities since prospective …
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Truth Decay
Recently, I’ve spent way too much time at the dentist. It’s not that I love going there; I have this “dry mouth” issue that’s affecting my teeth, so …
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This is a Big Deal—Or Is It?
I just had an imaginary conversation with my old boss from when I was in sales. Here’s the scenario:
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A Quicker Picker Upper
There are some days when it’s tough for me to get going. I stare at my lengthy To Do list and nothing appeals to me.
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The Only Book I Ever Threw Away
I love reading. Always have. Fiction or non-fiction—doesn’t matter. Every few years, my bookshelves are overflowing, so I need to do a purge.
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Who Are These People?
Walking around our local Renaissance Festival is always a treat. When you enter, you’re immediately transported back into a fantasy kingdom in …
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An Unexpected Trip to Oz
Last week was a much-needed escape from the chaos in our country. We were in Las Vegas, celebrating an anniversary. The highlight of our trip was …
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