Monthly Archives: December 2008

A look back from a 2000 perspective on our “Money” Culture

Back in January 2000 I saved a very poignant and well articulated article from MSNBC. Maybe our current financial mess is a consequence of our “Money Culture”. In these times of instant fortunes and tremendous wealth, living a good life … Continue reading

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Happiness is a matter of Choice!

According to Charles R. Swindoll, The pursuit of happiness is a matter of choice…it is a positive attitude we chose to express. It is not a gift delivered to our door each morning, nor does it come through the window.  … Continue reading

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If you want to live a life filled with joy, you have to give.

This is a universal principle. If you want to live a life filled with joy, you have to give. Giving is the key to prosperity. Giving is the key to joyful living. “We make a living by what we get, … Continue reading

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Remembering My Mom “It’s a Dirty Job But Someone Has To Do It!”

In two days, on 12/9 my mom will have been gone 8 years.  Before she passed away, Mom who was very creative constructed a book of family history as part of her legacy.  It included a variety of essays and … Continue reading

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Is it considered cheating if you aren’t caught?

I was indoctrinated early in my collegiate soccer career to the illegal but very effective technique of grabbing one’s opponent’s shirt and shorts to gain the competitive advantage. This was actually considered an acceptable action as long as the official … Continue reading

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