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Are you blind?

On March 27, 2012 By

Your wife seems unhappy and her nightly two glasses of wine have turned into four.

Your son’s grades are slipping and every time you look for him, he’s lost in some video fantasy world.

Your weight goes up seven pounds.

Your best salesperson has started grumbling about compensation.

You own a sandwich shop.  In your [...]

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The key to mindful friendships

On February 12, 2012 By

Be mindful.  Be honest.  Lots of people will be happy to hang with you  as  the champagne flows but, mindfully, when the s**t hits the fan who are the stand up folks who will stick with you?

Who are your people?

Who are your friends?

Chances are very high that your life [...]

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Can’t or won’t

On your way home from work, you can stop for a few beer with the guys or your can surprise everyone at home with flowers, pizza and a half gallon of ice cream.  You make your family more important than your friends.

Can’t or won’t

Your “EX” [...]

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Blessing of good parents

On January 14, 2012 By

You can’t pick your parents. That’s really too bad.

If everyone had two responsible parents, many of society’s problems would be solved – immediately.

Lucky kids have good parents who love each other.

Children in the United States would not go to bed hungry.  Responsible parents  find programs to feed their kids.  [...]

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How to live in a box

On December 12, 2011 By

Have you noticed the latest trend in furniture?

It is downsized, small, called “apartment” functional furniture.

Now, what’s behind the trend? Can you guess?  It’s not about apartment living.

It is about, shall we be kind, multi-generational living.  It is about the majority of twenty something “youngsters” who can’t afford their [...]

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Do you need new friends?

On April 5, 2011 By

Too many average people are cry babies.

Too many average people just bitch, moan, whine and complain about Washington and the economy and their company and their bosses and on and on.

Too many average people want you to listen to their take on their kids, your kids and kids in general.  [...]

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10 ways to be a successful parent

On December 17, 2010 By

1. Let your children see you reading.  Encourage reading.  Go to the library.  Give books as presents.  All education is ultimately self-education.  You can read and learn anything you want.  Read.

2. Emphasize that “We are a working family.”  Everyone contributes.  Three year olds can pick up their toys.  Five year olds can help set [...]

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