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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.

Lean Into Those Last-Minute Life Changes
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Lean Into Those Last-Minute Life Changes

On those days when nothing goes as planned, you can be powerful...or you can puddle. How to power through it.

Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
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Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think

A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the…

The Coffee Table That Traveled Through Time  
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The Coffee Table That Traveled Through Time  

In 1985, I moved to Colorado Springs to join my then boyfriend now husband, Ron. We lived in the 700-square-foot…

What I Would Do Over—If I Could
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What I Would Do Over—If I Could

In spite of the many mistakes I have made throughout my life, I don’t live with regrets. Those mistakes—and the…

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
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How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

I just returned from my 40th college reunion where we all shared stories of the successes and challenges in our…

Encouraging Words During Discouraging Times
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Encouraging Words During Discouraging Times

Words of inspiration for these very challenging times from wise sages of the ages.

Give Yourself a Big Hooray!
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Give Yourself a Big Hooray!

If you ask me, “What’s the best advice you have ever received in business?” I’d say that it’s tough to…

Please Don’t Let the Music Die
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Please Don’t Let the Music Die

Music soothes…music heals…music inspires…music is simply magical. And yet, based on several conversations I’ve had this week, I fear that…

How to Lead in 6 Easy Steps
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How to Lead in 6 Easy Steps

We are in a very sad state. It seems that each day brings another report about increased drug and alcohol…

Grace and Humility Beat Bitterness Every Time
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Grace and Humility Beat Bitterness Every Time

Mikaela Shiffrin, arguably the best female skier in competition today and likely to become the greatest female skier of all…

The Price of Deliciousness
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The Price of Deliciousness

So sad…my guilty pleasure just became more guilt and less pleasure. Why is that? I looked at the ingredients list.…

The Power of Apology
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The Power of Apology

Why is it you rarely hear about the power of apology—the simple yet seemingly impossible act of saying “I’m sorry”?…

Be Ready to Meet the Right People at the Right Time
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Be Ready to Meet the Right People at the Right Time

“The right people enter my life at the right time.” That was the daily affirmation I received this morning from…

The Clear Truth About Invisibility in Dear Evan Hansen
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The Clear Truth About Invisibility in Dear Evan Hansen

Have you seen Dear Evan Hansen? That’s kind of an ironic question since the award-winning show—and now movie—is about the…

How to Awaken the Happiness Inside of You
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How to Awaken the Happiness Inside of You

Are you unhappy? You’re not alone. The pandemic has created an epidemic of stress, anxiety, depression and a whole bunch…

Life Is Good at Camp Grandma
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Life Is Good at Camp Grandma

“I don’t want to leave my home.” “Only old people live there.” “If I move into one of those places,…

What Will You Do Next?
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What Will You Do Next?

“You can’t handle the truth.” I love that line. It’s from one of the all-time great courtroom scenes when Tom…

Rediscover the Many Wonderful Moments of The Past Year
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Rediscover the Many Wonderful Moments of The Past Year

I just received the final photo proofs from my daughter’s September wedding. Perfect timing since it’s time for my trek…

Happy Tales of Wonderful Service
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Happy Tales of Wonderful Service

There is so much frustration with poor service in every sector of the economy that I thought you’d like to…

The Joyful Side of Cleaning Out Your Parents’ “Stuff”
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The Joyful Side of Cleaning Out Your Parents’ “Stuff”

I am so proud of my mother. She is 89 years old and has been living a very full life…