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Carol Holmes
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Carol Holmes

By Carol Holmes

December 31, 2019

“A happy life is made up of little things…a gift sent, a letter written, a call made, a recommendation given, transportation provided, a cake made, a book lent, a check...
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Rhode Island is Famous For You
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Rhode Island is Famous For You

By Blossom Dearie

December 31, 2019

by Jack Haley and Estelle Loring | Performed by Blossom Dearie Editor’s comment:  Thanks to Jim Sullivan for this song, performed by the late jazz pianist, Blossom Dearie.  This song...
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The Science Behind Why Inspirational Quotes Motivate Us
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The Science Behind Why Inspirational Quotes Motivate Us

December 30, 2019

We all have that favorite quote. But what makes some turns of phrase so resonant?   Original article:   BY   GWEN MORAN When things get tough, many people turn...
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Why I Write
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Why I Write

By Tim McCarthy

November 27, 2019

I write and publish my writing for the following reasons: To learn what I’m thinking. Once something’s on paper (computer) it’s more real to me. To learn how I change....
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Melody Beattie
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Melody Beattie

By Melody Beattie

November 27, 2019

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a...
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December song AND joke:  “Death By Polka”, The Chardon Polka Band & Lake Erie Video
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December song AND joke:  “Death By Polka”, The Chardon Polka Band & Lake Erie Video

By The Chardon Polka Band

November 27, 2019

Editor’s Note:  This month I’m combining these my favorite song and favorite joke because it works for both!  My dear almost-life-long friend, Chris Grau, and his brother, Jeff, created this...
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What’s Your Story?

By Tim McCarthy

October 18, 2019

I come from a long line of story tellers. It comes first in the genes – quite a bit of Irish blood when McCarthy married a McDonough We have letters...
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Bill
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Bill

By Tin Hat Trio

October 18, 2019

Editor's Note: Tin Hat/Tin Hat Trio, in my opinion, writes some of the most beautiful and creative music while referencing many genres of music, including jazz, southern blues, bluegrass, neoclassical,...
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Is Time My Friend or My Enemy?

By Tim McCarthy

October 18, 2019

Think about the key decisions facing you.  Perhaps you’ve been putting one of them off.  Perhaps you’re facing one deadline or another - buying or selling a home, hiring or...
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Quote: Failure is…

October 18, 2019

"Failure is [more] not fatal but failure to change might be." Written by John Wooden
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Steve Kerr
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Steve Kerr

By Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors

October 18, 2019

“The people to me who are the most powerful leaders are the ones who have great talent in whatever their field is, great conviction in their ability to teach it...
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Robert Frost
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Robert Frost

By Robert Frost

October 18, 2019

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. -Robert Frost
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Bill Taylor

By Bill Taylor

October 18, 2019

Money may be the root of all evil, but only if you are not honest about what it means to you. -Bill Taylor
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Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

October 18, 2019

The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away – Pablo Picasso
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The Wright Brothers
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The Wright Brothers

By David McCullough

October 18, 2019

Editor’s note: If you like history, spiced up by great writing, this is a can’t miss. It reads like a novel and yet I learned very interesting detail about man’s...
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I Can't Quit You Baby
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I Can't Quit You Baby

By Led Zeppelin

October 18, 2019

Lyric: I can't quit you babe, so I'm gonna put you down for a while
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross

By Tracee Ellis Ross

October 18, 2019

"As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear. " -Tracee Ellis Ross
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On Whose Shoulders Are We Standing

By Tim McCarthy

October 18, 2019

Remembering the people who came before us is important. It calls to mind the things they taught us It reminds us to say thanks by contacting them Remembering my mentors...
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Why We Sleep
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Why We Sleep

By Matthew Walker, PhD

October 18, 2019

Editor’s comment:   Sleep is a big topic in our family so when my friend, Kevin Shaw, suggested this book I downloaded it immediately.  Walker has become acclaimed for his...
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T.S. Eliot
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T.S. Eliot

By T.S. Eliot

October 18, 2019

“For last year’s words belongs to last year’s language and next year’s await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” -T.S. Eliot
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Puff, the Magic Dragon
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Puff, the Magic Dragon

By Peter, Paul and Mary

October 18, 2019

Editor’s Comment:  This popped up (as so many of my monthly favorites do) on my ITunes while running and it took me way back.  I recalled the rumor that this...
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