Category: Words
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Adding Sugar Makes Things Better
Have you ever tasted something and thought, “Gross, this needs some sugar.” Then you add sugar and it make the next bite sweeter. What if you could add a litte sugar to a bad attitude? “Here, open your mouth?” Just pour sugar into the person who’s attitude is a bit bitter and sweeten them right…
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Later Becomes Never
If you don’t believe me? Remember when you asked your mom if you could do some fun thing and she said “Later.” Then you wait and wait….then the thing never happens. You ask mom again and she says no. Just saying, “Oh I will do it later” is like saying, when I get to it.…
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Words Matter
There are about a million words in the English language. We currently only use around eight hundred thousand words. We humans get stuck in comfort zones and stick to what we know. We do not, on a regular basis, push ourselves to learn new things, to use new methods, or to think new thoughts. Even…
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Summer Illusion
Looking out my window at the sunshine it is difficult to comprehend that much of the world is in chaos. Life is beautiful where I am. Not far is the shore with serene blue waves and sugar white sand. Heaven on earth. If I stop my thoughts there, close my eyes and breathe in the…
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Freedom of Speech
Just because you can say a thing doesn’t mean you should. Words are like minutes. Once spoken in a moment it is gone forever. You can’t suck it back in your mouth. You can treat it like you never spoke it, if no other human heard it. Written words are a bit different. If you…
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Almost my Everything
Who is your person? Every human should have one person. That one who you can count on and trust through everything. I am sorry to say that for most people, it is a risky venture to choose a person. I have chosen wrong a few times. I have trusted people, some for many years, just…
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Do you really Need that New Shiny Thing?
The modern obsession is about things. The best car, computer, house, cell phone plan….you name it, we want the best. Why is that? Why can’t we be happy with the nice things that might not be the most expensive? Why do we have to live with so much stuff? I am always amazed when I…
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Hey, Hey You!
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It’s Not About Money
When I started writing and publishing I thought that I would be successful and make a decent living at it. While it is true that I have sold more than a few books, I still have a job as a librarian. I do not live off the money I make writing and I am ok…
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Fifth Rule of Social Media
Don’t assume, especially emotions. You can’t read minds. Speaking of emotions, don’t try to read it into someone’s post. Maybe the post the thing to make a point. Maybe they aren’t really angry. You are not a mind reader. Even if you think the words portray what the human who posted it is feeling you…
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