I must apologize for the long silence on my blog. Unfortunately, life sometimes takes you away from such things. In my case, it has been an eventful few months, a period during which both my brother-in-law Don (featured in a past blog) and my mother-in-law Laurel died within days of each […]
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Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it sure can perk you up a little when thoughtfully spent. It’s easy to spend $25 and not even remember where it went. This time, try something that will boost your spirits. Here are some ideas:
1. Buy someone a card and/or […]
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“Go and wake up your luck.” (Persian saying)
Did you know the Year of the Rat is almost here? According to my calendar, Chinese New Year is just around the corner on February 7th. While we are more likely to associate luck with the Irish, the Chinese culture has many traditions associated with luck […]
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What would you be doing if the doctor told you that you only had a few months to live? I want to share the true and inspiring story of a family member in exactly this position. Let me tell you a little bit about my brother-in-law Don. Don is many things: a family man, a […]
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It is January 5th today, and millions of us made a few resolutions in a sober or not-so-sober state on January 1st. The gyms and weight loss programs are advertising everywhere, knowing that many Americans are vowing to put down the donuts and pick up the exercise habit to lose weight. Not that […]
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November 26, 2008 