Category: inspiration
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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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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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The Art of Storytelling
Today, March 20th, we celebrate World Storytelling Day. Today we appreciate the importance of storytelling in communication. Often when people think of storytelling, they imagine sitting in front of a group of children while sharing a riveting tale about a prince or a princess from years ago. People may think of the friend at work…
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Celebrating Fellow Introverts
Today, March 18th, kicks off the third full week of March, during which time we celebrate National Introverts Week. There is a lot of misunderstanding about introverts. Some think introverts hate being around other people. Some may think introverts could never perform in certain roles, such as public speaking. They may be viewed as shy…
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National Covid-19 Day
Today, March 11, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring Covid-19 as a global pandemic. In a noticeably brief period of time, life changed for people worldwide. As the world seems to get crazier each year, most events have impacts that only reach particular regions. Wars, elections, even epidemics will initially…
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Pursuit of Happiness vs Pursuit of Fame
Today I read an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a man who was instrumental in bringing internet access to American homes in the 1980’s, but whose name is unknown by most people. While Dale Heatherington could have pursued name recognition and more riches, he instead relished a quiet life with his wife, pursuing the…
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National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
Today, March 6th, is National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day. Today is the day to treat yourself to a generous helping of a slice of cheesecake, drizzled with just the right amount of white chocolate sauce. You may consider swinging by a bakery during your lunch hour or on the way home from work. Pick up…
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