November 23, 2011
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Rolling up to the parallel bars, I pulled myself up putting the bars underneath my arms. With leg braces locked in place, I moved my right foot forward. It took a lot of energy to move my right foot. I then moved my … Continue reading
October 2, 2011
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Let’s admit it right away, having a family member with a disability is shocking. There, it’s been said. Now we can recognize them for who they already are: a family member. Nothing has a stronger bond than family, or at … Continue reading
April 2, 2011
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Kids love to get their hands into everything. (I can see you grabbing the sanitizing wipes.) From the day we discover those appendages attached to our bodies that move and experiment with those tiny fingers wiggling on the end. We … Continue reading
March 20, 2011
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When things seem like they are going very fast, it’s time to slow things down and focus on clearing your mind and relaxing a bit. Over the weekend, I caught some of The Grand Finale performance by YouTube Symphony Orchestra … Continue reading
January 8, 2011
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Here is a very cleverly edited video around Forrest Gump’s long run, change to your point of view, attitude, and life.
August 8, 2010
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I know I had an interesting childhood: When I was born, the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father “I’m very sorry. We did everything we could, but he pulled through.” My mother had morning … Continue reading
June 9, 2010
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This is a new category that we’re going to start. Because of a love of flying, faith, and positive directions, a positive lift will showcase positive thoughts, ideas, and techniques to staying positive. In flying, a plane flies because of … Continue reading
February 17, 2010
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We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including …
February 13, 2010
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Something we each cherish is to feel loved, valued, and a sense of worth. Most of us grow up being told treat other like you want to be treated. I agree with this, almost. If someone has a low self-esteem … Continue reading
February 3, 2010
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The following is just a quick glance at a few numbers. I myself am not big into stats. I like to look past them and find the solution to these troubling stats. Why these numbers are important is that they … Continue reading
December 19, 2009
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This time of year is a time of joy, or at least should be. Time with family and friends. Yet, commercialism and other overwhelming, over scheduled events can bog us all down and make us feel not much in the … Continue reading
July 9, 2009
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We (my friend and I) have started our week of summer fun that we partake in every year for the last 6 years. One would think this would be no different from the last. One would be mistaken. Not more … Continue reading
May 23, 2009
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Fine Print: “Unless I have Brittle Bone or some other fragile bone disorder, in which case it would be my fault for wearing this shirt in the first place. Hugs make me feel good, so I must really need a … Continue reading
April 16, 2009
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The bumper sticker said, “Have you hugged someone today yet?” No I hadn’t. It just seems like there is so much to do and so many places to go that a hug is the last thing on the mind. It’s … Continue reading