Happy Birthday Facebook! Today Facebook turns 14. True to form, Facebook still seems rather like an awkward teen dealing with growing pains and trying to figure out their identity. But whether you’re a fan or not, Facebook has accomplished some unbelievable accomplishments in a relatively short period of time. With over 1 billion active users, […]
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Something’s Got to Change! This really ought to be stuck on mirror, posted on the fridge door, etched into our memories, carved, painted, and maybe tattooed, too! “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.” – Albert Einstein #Truth #Change4Good #ChangeYourMindChangeYourLife #DFTYA! http://ow.ly/i/CvSY8
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Super Blue Blood Moon? Really? Well, yes. That what they’re calling it and here’s why: When the moon is at perigee (closest point to earth in it’s orbit) it appears larger and is called “super” moon. When two full moons occur in the same calendar month (which usually happens every 3 years or so) it
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Just a simple truth to begin your courageous week: “If you have courage to begin, you have courage to succeed.”-David Viscott I’m sure you can recall times in your life that attest to the accuracy of that quote. That first step can be the scariest. So let’s muster our courage, take that first step, and
Happy Birthday Lego! Sixty years ago today, the Lego brick was patented. Sometimes it seems like I’ve been stepping on them for longer than that. Those little bricks REALLY hurt on a bare foot. But when it comes to building things that stick together, Lego rules the world – at least the toy world. The
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Liberation On January 27, 1945 Soviet troops liberated the survivors at Auschwitz. Words will always fall short of conveying the horrors committed there. Neither will words sufficiently express the joy of liberation from behind those cruel gates. Today may we seek to better understand the fundamental right of each human to be free. You deserve
Remember the words of a beloved clown: “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.” -Charlie Chaplin Of course you can literally look “up” (skyward) or you can try to look “up” (cheerful.) I think there is value in both. Looking skyward can help us get a ‘big picture’ perspective and remind us that
Gold Rush! On January 23, 1848 the California Gold Rush began after James Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill in Caloma. Historians say that 300,000 traveled there in pursuit of treasure that MIGHT reside there. That’s quite an act of faith, isn’t it? To pack up your family or head off alone in pursuit of
Quick Change? On this day in 1943 the fastest temperature change recorded in history occurred in Spearfish, South Dakota. The temperature increased from −4°F to +45°F in the span of two minutes! Some changes can happen in mere minutes and some changes require longer, but all changes require action. So whether it’s a big change
Today is Going to be Epic! Here’s my evidence to support that claim: On this date in 1905 Christian Dior was born. On this date in 1940 Jack Nicklaus was born. On this date in 1941 Placido Domingo was born. On this date in 1963 Hakeem Olajuwon was born. In France, Nigeria, Spain, and America,
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On January 20, 1981 after 444 days of captivity, 52 U.S. citizens were released from their captivity in Iran. The world watched and counted the days until they were freed. And while a ransom may not have been paid in the typical meaning of the word, immeasurable efforts by countless individuals secured their release. Obviously
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Don’t Flee, Feel! Feelings aren’t always fun, warm, and fuzzy. Feeling can be deeply uncomfortable. So some of us have learned how we can “cope” with uncomfortable feelings by avoiding them. But let’s be clear – avoiding isn’t coping. Dodging and ducking our real feelings may keep us momentarily comfortable, but can lead us into
More MLK Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. spoke many words on many topics and I think these are particularly relevant to any of us on a challenging journey. Whether it’s a resolution for the new year or not, there is no time like the present. The best time is now. Here’s how MLK put it:
A New Hope While plenty of people may want to tell you why addiction is dangerous, and some folks can tell you what will happen if you don’t stop, who teaches you HOW to stop? Judging, scolding, and scaring aren’t answers. In fact, they can actually make matters worse. QuittersWin knows that addiction is tricky
Best Thing To Do When It’s Raining What do YOU do on a rainy day? Some people grab their boots and head for a puddle, some folks really like rainy days. There’s a word for people like that – a real word! They are called pluviophiles. If you ever see someone (or ARE someone) who
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