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Be Happier
Going through email this morning, I got sent the following article about 9 Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier. Seems a little self-helpy, but there’s some solid things in here. The one that stood...
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Always more than you
We all like to feel better, to feel bigger, to feel superior. It’s human. It’s some way of saying that we have some worth, some merit, and that we’re not at the bottom… that we’re not last… that we...
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Sad but true
“It’s hard to campaign against ‘The Candyman’ in a nation of self-indulgent children.” Sensinger (found in John Farnam’s 20 Nov 2012 quip) Filed under: Life, Politics Tagged: Life, Politics, Quotations
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Help save Sneeze!
Remember Sneeze? He’s (one of the many) muscovy ducks we’ve rescued, presently residing with his buddy Squirt at the Crazy K Farm. He and many other rescued animals live there, but their situation...
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Flow
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate. -Chuang-Tzu Filed under: Life, Philosophy Tagged: Life, Philosophy,...
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A Product of Yourself
Choice is Your Responsibility Certain situations may greatly increase the difficulty of the choice, but the choice remains the same. The first thing a person must do is assume all responsibility for...
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Instructor – follow up
My prior article on instructors was primarily aimed at those that wished to be instructors and the path to get there. However, in examining the path one might follow on the road to becoming an...
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on rudeness
I need to vent. I normally don’t post other things on Sundays, but I had to get this off my chest. Today Youngest had his first piano recital. He did just fine, and I’m more proud of him for learning...
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Here’s “something” we all can do (even if you hate guns)
Something bad happens and the cry goes out to “do something” to prevent bad things from happening again. Here’s something we can do (and it doesn’t involve guns). Massad Ayoob made a very good point:...
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I wept
I wept (literally) on my drive to work yesterday. I was listening to Bing Crosby & David Bowie’s beautiful duet “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy “ Like you, the large events of the past week...
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 2012 Winter Tour Review
Yesterday afternoon the family went to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. This is our fourth time seeing them in concert, and it’s always an enjoyable experience. But this time was a lot more enjoyable —...
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Merry Christmas, y’all
Merry Christmas y’all. May we heal from the pains of the past, and move forward with a true and genuine spirit of love and understanding. Filed under: Life Tagged: Life
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Being wrong can be right
The hallmark of a strong individual is not in being flawless and passing blame, but in being able to admit when they are wrong and taking the necessary actions to correct the problem. These are our...
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on my flu
I officially have the flu – the doctor at the local “emergency clinic” (my regular doctor was out and his associates were booked) shoved a swab up my nose, ran a test, and I won the prize. #1 – Mr....
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10 lessons
Everyone likes to look at the changing of the calendar as a time to make some greater changes in their life. A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and I thought it was a good list about not just...
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Anthophila
I gave Wife a unique gift for Christmas – a custom-made kitchen knife. Anthophila (click the picture to embiggen) It has been dubbed Anthophila. Click here to see more pictures and specs on the knife....
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Fun Family Day
If you look down on “rednecks”, both the people and the things they do, then you should stop reading now because this post will probably offend you. Had a wonderful day with the family today....
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What should we be doing right about now?
With all the talk of gun banning, collapse of our Constitutionally guarded rights, potentials for civil unrest… well…. Take a cue from The Suburban Dad Survivalist on how we should be behaving: Respect...
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When Marc MacYoung speaks…
… you’d be wise to listen. A great interview with Marc MacYoung, discussing all sorts of issues regarding violence and dealing with it. Everyone should read this. Filed under: Life, Martial Arts, self...
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