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What’s the greatest compliment you’ve ever received?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

I read a few new blog posts yesterday and while perusing the comments, I had a thought.  What’s the greatest compliment you’ve ever received?  On many popular blog posts, you get several (or dozens or hundreds) of comments that all … Continue reading →

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Current Hard Work Update — October 10, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Well, I crossed another item off of my Current Hard Work list and made progress on a couple more. We installed our railing for our new front steps.  We started last week (click here for last week’s update) and finished … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortably Comfortable

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The worst week of work I’ve had in a LONG, LONG time is finally coming to a close.  I won’t go into details here.  They’re not important anyway.  I have finally made the decision that it is time for me … Continue reading →

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What are you not going to do today?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Dan Miller, author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and No More Dreaded Mondays, says “Be extremely intentional about the use of your time; decide in advance what’s important.” I think it’s as important to decide what you … Continue reading →

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Current Hard Work Update – October 3, 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

After last week’s triumphant success on the new retaining wall across our front yard, this week has been a disappointment.  We were extra busy at work, which led to staying late, which cut into my time, and more importantly, energy … Continue reading →

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