Tag: United States

  • America…Listen Up! Lessons from Ferguson

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    I usually do not post overly political posts on this blog. I try to keep the majority of my content here light and fresh. But the ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri have had me anxious and edgy for days. I grew up in that area and in an adjacent town. While I no longer live… Read more

  • Generosity: Empowering Compassion

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    Generosity is an inspired influence emerging from the most sincere component of ourselves, empowering us to become more in touch with life. This revolutionary power requires only the minor indications to convey itself–a smile for a stranger, shoulder for one to cry on, a helping hand to someone who is struggling, a donation to an… Read more

  • A Unique Job: “Director of Operations”

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    Searching for a new job can be a daunting task, especially in this economy. Even in-demand career fields are slow to hire. According to the Wall Street Journal, last month over 7 million Americans worked part-time jobs because they were unable to find a full-time job. While job hunting can seem very difficult at times,… Read more

  • Wisdom Wednesday: Tact

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    Each week I post motivational quotes on various different virtues. In the past, I called this segment “Virtue Wednesday”. But I think the more appropriate title for this segment is “Wisdom Wednesday”. What do you think? I feel that the older and busier we get, the less out virtues hold together or we forget about… Read more

  • Motivational Music Monday: Coca-Cola’s “America the Beautiful”

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    This is a beautiful version of “America the Beautiful” that shows just how much beauty there is in diversity. This Coca-Cola commercial played during the 2014 Super Bowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=443Vy3I0gJs   Read more

  • St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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    The Feast of St. Patrick or Saint Patrick’s Day  is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated around the world on March 17. St. Patrick’s Day is named after the 4th century, the most renowned of the patron saints of Ireland. While I am not Irish, I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like any good… Read more

  • Motivational Music Monday- 11/11 Veteran’s Day

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    Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our Veteran’s who follow this blog. Since today is Veteran’s Day, it is only fitting that today’s Motivational Music Monday songs are the songs from each of the five branches of the military: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. For all of you who are serving or… Read more