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    Chasing Dreams

    March 31, 2025 - By 

    Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.”          Ralph Waldo Emerson That’s what I’m doing.  I’m daring to live the life I’ve dreamed. I’m finally prioritizing myself and my family in a way that I should have done years ago.  Go forward with me and let’s make our dreams come true! The Plan Use your goals and sub-goals to guide you toward reaching your ultimate goal. Taking The Leap Following Through The pursuit of Dreams should include plenty of Reality! Some Important Reminders: There you have it, that’s my plan. …

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    A Year of Grief

    March 20, 2025 - By 

    Today marks the one-year anniversary of my mother’s passing. Grief seems to be washing over me in waves, even a year later, I can hear her call my name and still smell her perfume. I know my mother is pain free and after a year of fighting a glioblastoma in her brain, I am thankful she is resting. I have vague memories of my mom dressed to go out partying, or to go to work, and clearer memories of her at home, working in the yard, tending the garden, absorbing as much nature as she could. She hated being inside.…

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    Let’s make a Kite!

    March 12, 2025 - By 

    ** Kite flying is not only a favorite activity in Thailand, but also a competitive sport! Spring is coming – now is the perfect time to work on that Homemade Kite, so it will be ready when the sunshine arrives. Make a kite and watch it fly! Use wrapping paper, drinking straws and other items from home to put together a lightweight work of art that will soar through the sky on a windy day! AGE: 6+ (with adult support) TIME FRAME: 30 – 45 minutes SUPPLIES:  Directions: 1. Create the kite pattern. Open the cereal box at the seams and flatten it…

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    Mentor Me

    March 11, 2025 - By 

    A mentor is someone who assumes the role of an advisor for someone (mentee) who doesn’t have as much knowledge on a topic. Below are seven Reason’s Mentor/Mentee relationships are important. 1. Mentors support growth Mentors encourage and enable another person’s professional or personal development. The mentors’ knowledge can help train and create a high-quality and productive workforce. Employees appreciate workplaces that encourage development, as it can demonstrate that their employer values them. 2. Mentors serve as a source of knowledge Mentors can provide specific insights and information that enable the mentee’s success. For example, they offer instructions on how to…

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    Ugly Crying. It’s a gift.

    August 4, 2020 - By 

    I use to be afraid of ugly crying. I very much thought it was a weakness and was embarrassed by the thought. The thing is, as you grow and mature you realize that the ability to cry, even ugly cry, is a gift. I was struggling with a lot of untold emotions and feelings until I let myself cry it out. Crying is healing. Tears are the water than cleanse the soul. A way to rid yourself of the negative and make way for new life. Crying releases endorphins into the body. Once all the stress hormones and chemical imbalances in…

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    Hello world!

    July 4, 2020 - By 

    Welcome to Adventure Road, Baby! Where anything can happen and usually does. Most recently I lost my job to the COVID-19 mess that has our world in its grip. I was with a company that I thought I would retire with, a company that promised me a lot and failed to deliver on any of it. So now I find myself over fifty, without a job, or a promise of a job, a disabled mate and no savings. Talk about Fear! Or not! I’d rather talk about courage and moving forward .. The dictionary defines courage as a NOUN :the…