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Hard Work – Defined
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Last week, I introduced you to a new community — the Hard Work Network. (You can read more here.) We are putting ourselves out there to get the hard work done. What exactly is hard work? The traditional view involves … Continue reading
Why Twitter is Perfect for an Introvert Like Me!
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Hi, my name is Raun and I’m an introvert. To get a real idea of how I operate, check out “10 Myths About Introverts” from OwlCityBlog.com. It describes me to a “T”. Now that we have the term introvert defined, … Continue reading
More About Me And Where I’m Going
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I’ve been fighting the urge to bring work and money into this blog, seeing BackyardLifeBlog.com as a respite from that world. It occurred to me that I’m really more interested in compete satisfaction in life and not just on my … Continue reading
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Tagged 48 days, dan miller, dave ramsey, debt free, house, life, no car payment, proud, real estate bubble
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Labor Day Weekend Itinerary — UPDATE!
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I published this itinerary on Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, 2011. We were pretty successful in our pursuits. Here’s how we did: As a final hurrah to the Summer (hopefully the weather holds out a few more weeks), We … Continue reading
Posted in Raun's Blog, Travelogue
Tagged bayfield, beach club, beef brisket sandwich, famous dave's, hayward, labor day, muskie, sea glass, travelogue, wi
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Last Day of the Minnesota State Fair and New YouTube Channel
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In Minnesota, where we have short summers, we like to take advantage of every opportunity to soak up some sun and get outside and play. This culminates with the “Great Minnesota Get-together” — the State Fair. It is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Living, Raun's Blog
Tagged channel, minnesota state fair, space tower, subscribe, youtube
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Labor Day Weekend Itinerary
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As a final hurrah to the Summer (hopefully the weather holds out a few more weeks), We are heading to Bayfield, WI to spend the weekend. Here’s what we plan on doing: Drive on backroads the whole way to see … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Living, Raun's Blog
Tagged bayfield, itinerary, Labor Day weekend, summer, travel, wi
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Make it easy to do business with you!
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I don’t rant a whole lot. I generally think people should be allowed to do as they please as long as it doesn’t infringe on the rights of others. This also means people should be allowed to run their businesses … Continue reading
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Tagged bed and breakfast, business, hospitality, rant, reservations
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I just took a month long vacation!
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Ok, maybe that’s a stretch but I strategically took days off of work to make it feel like a month long vacation. Of the 31 days between June 24th and July 24th, I only worked 15 days. That means I … Continue reading
What a HOT week!
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This past week, we’ve seen some incredibly hot and humid weather. My sister got married on Saturday and family flew and drove in to the Milwaukee, WI area to celebrate. The gift opening was on Sunday at my parents house. … Continue reading
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Tagged 120, cooler, heat, ice water, index, softball, summer, wet towel
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A Kaizen Approach to Life
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“If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.” Wow! That’s tough to hear. Have you ever looked at your life and realized you’re not where you thought you’d be or you’re just not … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Raun's Blog
Tagged better, change, improvement, incremental, kaizen, life
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