Tag Archives: Patience

My Annual Birthday Message

My worst birthday was the one I skipped–literally. In 2008 I went to Australia for work, leaving the day before my birthday. With the time change, I got off the plane the day after my birthday. I did celebrate my … Continue reading

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Remembering The Birthday I Skipped

I first published this post last year, but the lessons are just as important this year! My worst birthday was the one I skipped–literally. Two years ago I went to Australia for work, leaving the day before my birthday. With … Continue reading

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Why Do I Do What I Do Not Want To Do?

Breaking Bad Habits Breaking free of an old habit or trying to instill a new one can be so frustrating. I can spend all day making excellent food choices, only to be undone by a bag of chips at night.  … Continue reading

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The Race Is On!

I’m not going to thank Congress for making a deal to avoid a federal government shutdown this weekend–that is their job, after all. But, I am glad that they decided that the political fallout from a shutdown would be too great … Continue reading

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Back In Action

My light week got even lighter when I came down with a sore throat on Tuesday. It kept me from getting much sleep on Tuesday night, so when my alarm went off @ 5:00 on Wednesday I decided that my … Continue reading

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