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minimalism works best with a recognizable and established brand
When you don’t have to say anything more. (Found the ad in a recent issue of Fast Company) _______________Feature image by Dina Nasyrova on Unsplash Read more
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lead for god’s sake by todd gongwer (tyndale)
It took me forever to get through this book. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a great book on the principles of servant leadership. It’s got strong practical, applicative points to make. It’s got a decent story line. It just wasn’t my style; that’s all. Gongwer, weaves in leadership attributes and lessons through a story–a parable, Read more
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jump rope? i used to could.
Growing up in Salisbury Park*, jumping rope was essential. One absolutely had to know how to jump rope to have a modicum of coolness. Up and down the road we went, jumping rope while reciting silly rhymes. Very often our fate and mate were determined by where in the rhyme we tripped over the rope. Yeah, Read more
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the cure for grumpiness
The clock was saying 3:33 p.m. I saw no good omen in the triple three play. I saw nothing optimistic about three-fourths of my day at work behind me. I saw no reason to focus on the joy of soon going home to cat and husband. All I knew was that my contract designer was Read more
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not frazzled by my bobby pins
You don’t have to know me. You just have to see me—-just once—-to understand my eternal need for a steady supply of bobby pins. And so, very early in our marriage, my very thoughtful husband bought me this gorgeous antique, cobalt blue jar to hold my bobby pins. This jar has traveled around the world with Read more
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cancer center creates hope
(published August 2010) It was November 2009. Herb was in his doctor’s office and nothing could prepare him for the words he was about to hear. “You have cancer.” Over the next few days, numbness enveloped his family. They didn’t know what to do. Despite rising survival rates, cancer continues to be the second most Read more
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a good day that got better
The day began as the Sabbath, giving it a jumpstart of goodness. Slept in. Had breakfast in bed. Read. Went to church. Cooked lunch with my son–a Sabbath ritual that’s super special to me. And then I found this at my doorstep. No note. Just a purple bag of yummies and purple flowers. The purple Read more
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3rd grade artists
My friend, Gayle, is one of the best teachers I know. I saw these posted on her Facebook page. Aren’t they adorable? I can just imagine the kids bursting with creating energy while drawing these :) _______________ Feature image by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Read more
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10 things airports reveal about people
I’ve been people watching at airports for the past 24 hours. Here are my observations: 1. Parents traveling with three or more children yell a lot. 2. Fathers traveling alone with a brood are like sad pandas that have given up on ever finding a succulent bamboo reed again. 3. Women traveling in really short Read more
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the witness by dee henderson (tyndale)
For me, the book was just meh. Plot line was rather formulaic and predictable. And there was very little character development. I loved the author’s use of descriptive language, though.It kept me engaged despite the stuff I didn’t care for. Maybe I’m biased because I have an aversion to books labeled as religious fiction simply Read more
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