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Why in the world is it so cold this week?

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19 Dec
2020

Wow – it is cold outside. It is amazing how quickly the weather can change. Life is similar and we should prepare accordingly.

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Become a learner so that you avoid stupid mistakes

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13 Dec
2020

We all make mistakes. No one is perfect. The key is to learn so that you don’t repeat the same ones. Repeated mistakes are stupid mistakes.

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The world needs more creativity and new ideas

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06 Dec
2020

The world lost a lot of creativity when Neil Peart and Eddie Van Halen passed away this year. Be a creative force for the world. We need it.

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I will give thanks this year – we are blessed

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29 Nov
2020

2020 has been an awful year. Despite all the problems – I will still give thanks for surviving the storm, and the blessings of this year.

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How to grind out a day when obstacles appear

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Long race with no finish line in site
21 Nov
2020

Some days are difficult. It is rare that everything goes your way in a single day. You may have to simply grind to overcome the obstacles.

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It is hard to stay connected in the modern world

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15 Nov
2020

I find it challenging to spend time with my friends even though we have a ton of technology that keeps us connected.

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It is important to connect with my friends

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07 Nov
2020

The older I get the more important it is connecting with my friends. I want to do a better job in the future.

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Why life planning is worth the investment

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24 Oct
2020

Simple question – do your dreams come true? If not, perhaps you are not planning enough to make them happen. Start planning now.

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Why Eddie Van Halen’s death makes me sad

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18 Oct
2020

The death of Eddie Van Halen makes me sad. He was one of my childhood rock-n-roll heroes. Another sign that time keeps marching on.

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When you travel the world you learn from other cultures

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Rothenburg
20 Sep
2020

2020 has been tough for those of us who love to travel. This blog explains my passion for seeing the world and learning from other cultures. Hopefully, we will be free to keep on traveling soon.

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