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Through my years of working to help people realize the power that they have over their lives, I am repeatedly surprised and saddened to see their frustration at being “victimized” by the world around them. But magic and lessons happen every day. I see the magic in all of our everyday lives and share the lessons. I hope you enjoy my tales and share them.

Living the American Dream
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Living the American Dream

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…

Pat Yourself Peaceful
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Pat Yourself Peaceful

Remember that wonderful feeling of your mother stroking your head or back when you were young? How calm it made…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
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A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers
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I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life sounds like a great…

Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.
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Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.

There is plenty in this world to feel guilty about, so why feel guilty for being successful?  Be proud of it. Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner explains.

The Thrill of Great Service
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The Thrill of Great Service

“Welcome, Sarah…it’s great to see you again.” Wow!!! I had been to this spin gym only five or so times…

The Dishwasher Meditation
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The Dishwasher Meditation

Some chores I hate—vacuuming is loud…laundry is tedious…and scrubbing toilets…well, you know. But I love unloading the dishwasher.  Before you…

Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try
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Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try

My son-in-law accused me of being an “over-doer” the other night when I was talking about preparing for houseguests. I…

Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy
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Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy

Some days, I feel like I’m living in a weird survivalistic video game where the participants are so fearful of…

My Journey Into Cooking
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My Journey Into Cooking

Are you a food artist? Throw a little of this and a little of that together in a pot or…

The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
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The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”

In 1984, Stevie Wonder touched the hearts of the world with his award winning song “I Just Called to Say…

The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table
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The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table

The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in…

Say Yes
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Say Yes

What do you think would happen if you said “yes” when you really want to say “no”? It actually might…

When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami
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When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami

“He never talks.” “She never shuts up.” “I feel alone in my marriage.” “I need more space. You’re smothering me.”…

Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men
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Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men

I have felt for a long time that there needs to be a “menimism” movement. In fact, I first wrote…

You Don’t Have to Do Anything
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You Don’t Have to Do Anything

“I have to do laundry.” “I have to give a presentation at work.” “I have to get the oil changed…

Meet Jim the Tile Guy
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Meet Jim the Tile Guy

I was a few minutes late to greet the contractor who had come over to discuss putting safety grab bars…

How to Have a Happy Retirement
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How to Have a Happy Retirement

At my five- and 10-year college reunions, we talked about jobs…apartments…boyfriends/girlfriends…and weddings. My 15- and 20-year reunions were all about…

The Motivational Power of Jealousy
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The Motivational Power of Jealousy

Jealous much? Yes! We all are at one time or another…and that’s a good thing. Now here’s another question—“Are you…

Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder
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Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder

Last year, when we were cleaning out and downsizing my mom’s life, we sold a piece of art that my…