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Monthly Archives: April 2013
We’re in trouble now…
I think this is hysterical – here is the text of a spam email my sister got today. She says, “Oh no! I’m in big trouble!” I have copied and pasted the email text verbatim. Too funny. From: … Continue reading
“System Notice 10755”
The last few days I have been having trouble getting into the admin functions of this blog. I initially thought I had done something to corrupt the files or something, I just could not figure out what was wrong. I … Continue reading
Books: Nesbo update
I finished reading The Redeemer the day before yesterday. (Yes, I do go through books rather quickly at times.) And then last night I started reading “Phantom,” Jo Nesbo’s most recent “Harry Hole” book, which my sister recently found at … Continue reading
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Tagged books, entertainment, Fiction, quotes
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Life is Good
The Holstee Manifesto. And as I read this through once again, a song comes to mind (I love this song, although this video is a bit strange): Hope you have a great day.
How to Do What You Love
How to Do What You Love By PAUL GRAHAM (Reprinted from www.paulgraham.com/love.html) January 2006 To do something well you have to like it. That idea is not exactly novel. We’ve got it down to four words: “Do what you love.” … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Onward & Upward, Ruminations, Tools
Tagged Balance, goals, health, philosophy, quotes, spirit
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How to Find Your Purpose
I recently came across this article on Facebook, and like many things on this BrainPickings site, I found it very relevant to my personal philosophy about Life (from www.brainpickings.org): The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work By Alain de Botton … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, creativity, goals, health, philosophy, quotes
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“A Guide for the Perplexed”
I tend to avoid subscribing to email lists and magazines, etc., because I rarely have the time to read all of the emails I get as it is. But one thing that I do subscribe to is “Dr. Mardy’s … Continue reading
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Tagged history, philosophy, quotes
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“Setting Lofty Goals”
And here are some wonderful quotes about aiming high and not setting our sights too low, compliments of “Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week.” He states, Despite everything that has been said in recent decades about setting lofty goals, there … Continue reading
April Fools
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” -John Quincy Adams No Fooling there! And here is my 31 point plan for April: