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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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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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Why New York City is the greatest city in the world

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13 Sep
2020

I never visited New York City until after 9/11. No particular reason, just never went there when I was young. […]

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Avoid dangerous people in the world

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Brussels Market Square
07 Aug
2020

Last summer Kim, her kids, and I were in Brussels Belgium. Kim and I have both been there before and […]

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Be a badass – you are stronger than you know

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21 Jul
2020

A strange thing happened this year. A woman earned the right to wear the coveted US Army Green Beret. Wow […]

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Remember you are a ranger and will not be defeated

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05 Jul
2020

You will face many obstacles during your life. Some are easy to overcome, and others will vex you. You will […]

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Expressing love to your children is powerful

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Derek Redmond
28 Jun
2020

My father was a pretty quiet person. During my youth, it was rare that he would raise his voice, and […]

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Have a good time – don’t be a miserable person

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21 Jun
2020

When you walk around these days – one thing you will notice is that a lot of people are not […]

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Talk with your feet – results are what matters most

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14 Jun
2020

My father was my soccer coach for many years. Like most of his generation, he had never played the game. […]

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