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America…Listen Up! Lessons from Ferguson

I usually do not post overly political posts on this blog. I try to keep the majority of my content here light and fresh. But the ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri have had me anxious and edgy for days. I grew up in that area and in an adjacent town. While I no longer live […]

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Generosity: Empowering Compassion

Generosity is an inspired influence emerging from the most sincere component of ourselves, empowering us to become more in touch with life. This revolutionary power requires only the minor indications to convey itself–a smile for a stranger, shoulder for one to cry on, a helping hand to someone who is struggling, a donation to an […]

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A Unique Job: “Director of Operations”

Searching for a new job can be a daunting task, especially in this economy. Even in-demand career fields are slow to hire. According to the Wall Street Journal, last month over 7 million Americans worked part-time jobs because they were unable to find a full-time job. While job hunting can seem very difficult at times, […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

The Feast of St. Patrick or Saint Patrick’s Day  is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated around the world on March 17. St. Patrick’s Day is named after the 4th century, the most renowned of the patron saints of Ireland. While I am not Irish, I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like any good […]

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