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Salad vs Hamburger
Today, June 17th, is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Today we consider reaching out for the salad at lunchtime rather than the cheeseburger. Grab that apple for dessert instead of a helping of apple dumpling. While today we consider adding a little more vegetables to the plate, let’s think about how we can incorporate this…
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Quiet Calm Leads to Creativity
Today’s post is inspired by this quote of the day in my Franklin planner. In this current computer age, it can be difficult to find that quiet solitude described by Einstein. Most places offer access to Wi-Fi for our phones and computers. The good news is the smartphone offers us a chance to stay connected…
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Price of Freedom
Today is June 6th. Eighty years ago today, young men embarked on a harrowing journey filled with fear and unbelievable loss. Many of the young men who participated in D-Day would not see the sunset that day, because their time on this Earth had come to an end. Many others would survive but would be…
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National Old Maids Day
Today, June 4th, is National Old Maids Day. Today we recognize that not all women include marriage and children in their life’s plan. First, let me preface this by saying there is absolutely nothing wrong with raising a family. If a woman finds the love of her life, and is blessed with children, that is…
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Escape with a Game of Solitaire
Today, May 22, is National Solitaire Day. Today we celebrate this simple pastime available to anyone with a computer, a smartphone, or a deck of cards. Playing a game of solitaire is a remarkably simple escape. Find a quiet corner in the breakroom, a vacant bench in the park, or even retreat to the couch…
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One of these Days…
Today’s post is inspired by today’s quote in my Franklin Planner. “One of these days is none of these days.” – English Proverb We have all had this conversation with others, and with ourselves, at some point. It is quite an easy trap, indeed. We are well-meaning at that moment. We genuinely believe that one…
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National Small Business Week
This week, April 28th through May 4th, we celebrate National Small Business Week. This week we tip our hats off to those who have ventured into the world of self-employment to chart their own path in the business world. According to the US Small Business Administration (Top Small Business Statistics of 2024 – Forbes Advisor),…
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Administrative Professionals Day
Today, April 24th, the Wednesday of the last full week of April, is Administrative Professionals Day. Today we celebrate all those in administrative roles that help companies move forward. There are a wide range of roles that fall within the administrative umbrella. There are human resource administrators, receptionists, office managers, legal secretaries, etc. While the…
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National Freelance Business Week
Today, April 15th, kicks off National Freelance Business Week. This week brings awareness to what freelancers can offer. Freelancing goes back centuries. Those who have chosen to pursue freelancing careers offer services in a variety of ways. Those who love dogs may choose to offer dog walking services. Those with a creative mind may choose…
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Changes in a Flash
Today, April 5th, is National Flash Drive Day. Today we reflect on how the flash drive drastically changed how we store digital memory. It is also a reminder we should always be prepared for modern technologies and processes that impact how we go about tasks in our personal and business lives. Do you remember those…
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