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Last thoughts: Up (the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge)
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi “Last Thoughts”, the Weekend Edition, combines a quote with a favorite photo. I tailor these to the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme which, this week, is “Up”. One week ago tomorrow, two explosions rocked Boston, the nation, and the running … Continue reading
(Monday) Weekly Challenge: “Trust Your Gut!!”
Over, and over, and over, I’ve been faced with situations where I’ve had to choose to trust my gut…and been glad I did. I know I need to heed that quiet inner voice when it tells me, “Something’s not right here.” And yet, when push came to shove, I didn’t do it this past weekend. … Continue reading
Monday Challenge: “Have a go, you can do it!”
Have you ever felt like something was holding you back from being who you really want to be, or doing what you really want to do? We all face challenges and difficulties. But how we handle them–that’s the key to our triumph, or failure. Failure or success can sometimes hinge on something as simple as … Continue reading
Happy Memorial Day, 2012: Thank you, Veterans!
President and Mrs. Bush at the Memorial Day parade, Kennebunkport, Maine All over America today there will be parades, bands, speeches, and memorials held in honor of the servicemen and servicewomen who have died in service to their country. From small towns to massive cities, many people will pause to remember why it is that … Continue reading
The 3/50 Project: How “playing tourist” can save America
Playing tourist is certainly fun, but there is a side benefit that people don’t often consider: When you spend money at local businesses, you are helping to support them, and the communities of which they are a part. You’re probably familiar with some of the stories in the press of how small towns have fought … Continue reading
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