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Keep it Simple

November 12, 2012

“With few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy.” Lope de Vega My quest for simplicity started in childhood. As the severity of my parents hoarding increased, so did my desire for a less complicated life. Night was the most peaceful time for me then, much as [...]

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BlogWorld 2011 L.A. #BWELA Hidden Gems

November 11, 2011

To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground. – Stephen Covey The full BlogWorld experience is more than just attending sessions. It’s about connecting with others.  Some we’ll never see again, some will become friends, and some will touch us for a lifetime. I’d love to introduce you to [...]

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Death does not wait

September 30, 2011

“Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one more conversation, one more chance to make up for the time when you thought they would be here forever? If so, then you know you can go your whole life collecting days, and none will outweigh the one you wish you had back.” Mitch Albom, [...]

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Going Home

September 27, 2011

“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things” Theodore Roosevelt It was the first month of 1985 and I already felt like a caged animal. The hoarding at home was at its peak and I didn’t know how much longer I could [...]

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Flashbacks

September 19, 2011

“In solitude we give passionate attention to our lives, to our memories, to the details around us.” -Virginia Woolf Not drug-induced flashbacks, the kind where a certain smell or place sends you reeling back in time. I found myself walking into our local ER a few days ago. The doctors thought it was appendicitis; however [...]

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