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The Musicality of Life

November 30, 2019 by

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.  - Ludwig Van Beethoven Life is music. Music is life. One of the most important components in any great movie is the rhythm of the music, which dramatically … [Read more...]

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Recovering From Surgery With A Wicked Sense Of Humor – Part 1

October 1, 2019 by

Be kind to others. Your unassuming act of kindness might become someone's memory of a lifetime. A close friend Jessie recently underwent major back surgery. Similar to the back surgery Tiger Woods had....gnarly! Jessie has lupus and a laundry list of other things that led to the surgery. Her sister … [Read more...]

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I Met A Man…

August 30, 2019 by

I had the pleasure of meeting the most remarkable man recently; a man who shall remain unnamed. I know he would approve with his big smile and a chuckle. As a small group of friends celebrated his 95th birthday recently, this wise and extremely savvy man shared bits and pieces of his life with … [Read more...]

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What Do Your Refractive and Reflective Qualities Have To Do With Diamonds?

July 30, 2019 by

Simply by being your true authentic self, you gift the world with your presence. — Debra Oakland In the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn Monroe sang, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” In fact, Monroe’s rendition of the song has been considered an iconic performance, copied by many … [Read more...]

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Grudges – Do You Have an App Running in The Background?

June 29, 2019 by

Grudges are much like a phone that has apps running in the background. They are a constant drain on the battery, cause slow performance and can shorten the life of the hardware. When you clear that energy (close the apps) you free up space for things that are worthwhile and important - instead of … [Read more...]

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