Blog Challenge: Classic TV Featuring Women

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Blog Challenge: Classic TV Featuring Women

Having just subscribed to cable for the first time ever in our lives (no - I'm not kidding), I thought it might be a good time to introduce my kids to some classic television. You know - back when ... Read more

The Best Way To Learn

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The Best Way To Learn

A long time ago, I read that the best way to learn something is to read or experience it as though you have to teach it to someone else.   At the time, I understood the concept but I didn't ... Read more

Hurry Up and Slow Down

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Hurry Up and Slow Down

It is always amazing to me just how much one can accomplish when time is short.   This week has been one of the busiest weeks of my life.   Add to that the pressure of handling all of the ... Read more

Seven Year Old is Time Management Guru

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Seven Year Old is Time Management Guru

This summer I have been taking efficiency lessons from my seven year old daughter, Kirstie. School is officially out, our "schedule" has been shredded and we are on "summer hours." This means we have no strict schedule - just ... Read more

Tricks Guys Can’t Do

Tricks Guys Can’t Do

There's this trick that *supposedly* only women can do. Stand three feet away from a wall Bend over and put your head against the wall Now try to stand up while lifting a chair. If you're a woman, you should be able to do ... Read more

Who Is The Doctor?

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Who Is The Doctor?

I am reading a fascinating new book called "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcolm Gladwell. It's mainly about intuition and the first few thoughts that go through your head in various situations. What I find ... Read more

Top 10 Dream Killers

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Top 10 Dream Killers

Top 10 Dream Killers 1. Don't Get Up: Sleep in. You won't miss much. And whatever you do miss will be picked up by someone else. 2. Don't Ask: Fail to ask questions. What you don't ... Read more

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