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Why I never put much trust in a first impression

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Living (and loving) Life

“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…]

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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The awesome power of kindness

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“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.“
     -–Harold S. Kushner

It’s often said that actions speak louder than words, and I believe that to be so very true.

Most folks find it easy to help someone in need or show a little kindness when the world is watching, but one demonstrates true kindness and compassion when he/she knows an act of kindness will likely remain a secret, but they do it anyway.  [Read more…]

In memory of my friend Charles: “The King of the Hill”

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“Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.“
-–Unknown

Do you remember the first time you heard that one of your best friends had passed away? No doubt it was a sad experience, to say the least.

It’s hard enough losing someone you care about as an adult, but it’s even harder when you’re too young to understand why.

This is the story of my childhood friend, Charles…  [Read more…]

The amazing life and work of Marie Curie

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“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”
-–John Dewey

If there’s one person in history that this quote fits to a “T”, it’s Marie Curie.

You might not be familiar with Madame Curie, but if you’ve ever had an X-RAY taken you benefited from her amazing body of work.  [Read more…]