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Improbable Philanthropy’s New Project

I met Al Andrews, founder of Improbable Philanthropy, while attending the Quitter Conference where he was a speaker.  Improbable Philanthropy blends crowd-funding with charitable giving. Improbable Philanthropy has successfully funded the start-up costs to build two child survival centers for … Continue reading

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Practicing Art

When we are kids, we’re all artists.  As we grow up, something happens that changes that.  Many (most) of us lose our concept of art.  Is art the finger painting on the refrigerator?  Is art the Lego structure on the … Continue reading

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Book Review: Living Beyond Rich by Jen McDonough

Living Beyond Rich is a fabulous book detailing the journey Jen McDonough and her family took to get out of debt (to the tune of $150,000) while also paying for some significant medical issues.  The prevailing message is that if … Continue reading

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Just one piece of advice

For years, I’ve read books and listened to podcasts about business, personal development, and personal finance.  I still enjoy those topics very much.  What I haven’t done is read or listened to much about parenting and raising kids to be … Continue reading

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Quick Baby Update — 19 Weeks

We went to a specialist for our 19 week appointment last week.  Everything looks good and the baby’s feet look HUGE! Oh, and…

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