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Why I never put much trust in a first impression

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“I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this, but first impressions are often entirely wrong.“
     -–Daniel Handler

It’s human nature to form an opinion about someone we meet for the first time based solely upon our first impression of that person.

Whether it’s the way they look, the way they dress or speak, or perhaps the type of vehicle they drive, it’s so incredibly easy to form an impression about someone’s character, their educational background or their financial status. [Read more…]

Video: Chelsea and Grace Constable performing ‘Jerry’s Breakdown’

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A while back I featured this fantastic instrumental performance of “Sultans of Swing” by Chelsea and Grace Constable, two ultra-talented sisters from nearby Kingsport, Tennessee.

Today’s video showcases the talents of these young ladies once again.

This time they’re performing “Jerry’s Breakdown”, a fast-paced scorcher that was written and frequently performed by guitar legend Jerry Reed.  [Read more…]

The precious gift of “Today”

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“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.“
       –Bill Keane

Do you ever sit and ponder your life’s journey?

Where you’re headed (the future)?

Or perhaps, where you’ve been (the past)?

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Time-lapse video: Southern Lights over Tasmania

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Those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere are quite aware of the awesome aurora borealis, the amazing “Northern Lights” that paint the night skies of our planet’s far northern regions.

But truth be told, the night-time shows displayed in the skies above our far southern neighbors are just as spectacular.  [Read more…]

Video: Danny MacAskill rides the famous rooftops of Gran Canaria

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Regular readers of this blog will remember the video in this post showcasing the amazing cycling skills of Scottish daredevil Danny MacAskill.

Well, today’s video is even more incredible…

One of the most-visited of Spain’s Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is famous for its distinctive closely-packed buildings and rooftops.

In this video you’ll see Danny riding the edges of those rooftops and jumping from building to building – without ever dismounting from his bike.  [Read more…]