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When I think about the goals I’ve accomplished in life, I think about how I accomplished them. They did not come about with wishful thinking, but rather through a focused, intentional, and targeted mindset.  Ambition One of my most recent goals was to win as many levels as possible in the annual Toastmaster, a public…

When my father ended his life by suicide, I was just thirteen. Suddenly, my world went from safe and reliable, to chaotic and confounding. I survived, but not without a few scars. For instance, the experience of losing my father to suicide changed my point of view. Instead of seeing everyone as trustworthy, I viewed…

Bubble Wrap was invented in the late 1950’s when a couple of chemists tried to design a textured wall paper. The idea for wall paper failed, but lucky for those chemists, they discovered and patented a different product called Bubble Wrap.    Wrapping Fragile Items Whether you are packing up your household to relocate to…

People have the power to affect our lives, either positively or negatively. Consequently, considering whom we call our friends and whom we choose to spend our time with, matters.  Consider I remember my circle of friends from high school. We all dressed alike; ragged style,  complained about the same things; our parents and teachers, and…