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Distractions
What kind of distractions surround you? I have been working at a client’s office now for several weeks. They put me in the front with the receptionist. Everyone that walked through the door stops to talk. If she’s on the phone, I picked up the 2nd line ringing. Other employees in the building stop by. …
Read MoreTo Do
Image by anselm23 via Flickr We are surrounded by greatness every day. You have to notice it. That’s the secret. When I got to church I noticed Jolene. She was holding the door open for me. Jolene helps the Sunday School teacher – every week. She lights the candles during service. She helps the people…
Read MoreOverwhelm
Image by Brymo via Flickr Let’s talk about overwhelm. Overwhelm happens when you decide to get involved with every good idea that comes down the pike. (pike is short for turnpike and before the internet and tv, ideas came into town via the turnpike. In England, a piker was general a vagrant, tramp or gypsy. …
Read MoreThree Myths About Vitamins
It never ceases to amaze me the things people will believe. I have partnered with a company that produces the best quality vitamins with the highest proven absorbability rate in the world. I can prove it – in writing. The third party verification has been done, medical articles written and the doctors are on board…
Read MoreWhat you see is not always what you get
I once had a boyfriend whose mother was …. a trip. She hung out with some colorful characters every once and awhile. They were the bums on the corner, the winos that begged for money. I asked her why she did that – what could they possibly do for her? She responded with “Honey, you…
Read MoreWhat Ifs
Image by niclindh via Flickr What if we gave more than we get? Customer service would mean something then. Where do I shop? At the stores that greet me when I walk in the door. I shop where the staff offers me assistance, maybe points out something new – and then leaves me alone to…
Read MoreConversation + Action = Economic Development
I interviewed Dr. Simon Estes two days ago. He’s a world famous opera singer. A kind, humble man imbued with joy that it bubbles out as excitement and a glow that cannot be contained. I sat on the edge of my seat and listened intently to the stories he told, the ideas he had and…
Read MoreMy love affair
I have a love affair with the internet. Yes, it’s true. It’s a real, full blown, in your face relationship too. The internet makes my blood boil, sometimes brings me to my knees, gives me great pleasure and makes me mad. It informs me, teaches me, pushes me, makes me grow. My old boyfriend is…
Read MoreSix Lessons Learned from Children
There’s a lot to be learned from children. 1. Live in the moment. It’s great to plan and dream — but let’s not forget to enjoy where we are at this very moment. 2. Breakfast is a good thing. A bowl of fiber cereal, maybe an egg and bacon, or just a protein shake. …
Read MoreThe Last Trip
This may be the last road trip with my parents. I had appointments in Kansas this past week. I like to take my parents along. Normally they stay in the hotel while I go out for my meetings. One of the reasons I moved back to Iowa was to help with their care. At first…
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