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Out of the Closet with Both Feet!

One of my New Year Resolutions was to start to open my metaphorical closet door. I vowed to slowly open that door and reveal a little bit more to the world and let a little bit more of the world … Continue reading

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Another Year, Another Beginning!

As I sit here this morning on the eve of New Year’s Eve with a fresh cup of coffee, I find myself thinking about jumping into the New Year. I really want to flip the calendar page over and jump … Continue reading

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Choosing to Let Others Choose For You

I have friends and family who travel their paths of life every day, afraid of change.  Afraid of making the wrong decision about something.  So, they choose to not make a choice.  Or, they let others choose for them.  Perhaps … Continue reading

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Guilt… Is it Real or Imagined?

Webster’s definition of guilt has something to do with a person committing an offense, a crime, or a wrong-doing of some sort.  Next to that is a statement of “whether real or imagined”.  I find that odd. When I reflect … Continue reading

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Ch-Ch-Changes!

This morning I woke up singing “ch-ch-ch changes”! Change is in the air. Those who know me best know that I am a creature of habit. I like to know that this happens, then this, then this and so on. … Continue reading

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Oh… The Places We Go.

I spent the past few days with my Mom in the mountains of Northern Arizona.  It was a great visit, but I could tell she was distracted.  She won’t say anything (I attribute that to our German heritage.), but it’s … Continue reading

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Follow the Leader…

Leadership. Loyalty. Leadership and loyalty. The idea of great leadership has been weighing on my mind so much lately. Over the last couple of months I have been devouring books on great leaders, or at least whom I have determined … Continue reading

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Faith or Fear? I Choose Faith.

I am having a hard time believing these days.  It’s not that I have a lack of faith in God, but rather what lies ahead for me on my path.  A friend told me that my lack of faith in the future … Continue reading

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The Finger is Officially Holstered!

Destiny.  Purpose.  Life path.  Can you tell what’s been on my mind?  Last week I was talking to my, um, well, we’ll just call her my “adviser” for the sake of argument.  I call her when I need some clarity … Continue reading

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What It Really Means to Give Back

This morning, I sat next to a woman I don’t recall meeting before … but I know I have.  We were watching our sons play baseball and were a little distracted by our own conversation.  Somehow we got on the … Continue reading

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