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Choose To Play The Winning Hand
Dad’s ability to play poker served him well during World War II while on board ship. The men would often pass the time playing cards. Depending how close to payday it was–or how long since–the stakes would vary. Dad knew what it was like to be on the winning and losing end of a hand.…
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Something’s Always Leaking
Owning a home is a dream many have, but one that can easily escape people. Having a place you can call your own gives a sense of stability and permanence. In today’s market, and with our economy going the way it is, that kind of security is not always available, Even if it is, there’s…
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The Comfort Of Companionship
I have a twin sister whose name rhymes with mine. Gayle and Dayle. We had a teacher once that, as he checked attendance, would say, “Gayle and Dayle, sounds like a dance team.” I despised that comment. I did, however, thoroughly enjoy having a twin. We were always thought of as a single entity, so…
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When Life Is Win-Win
Winning is something we all enjoy. Not everyone is competitive–that’s a different story. Winning is a sense of accomplishment that everyone can feel good about because it means we showed up as our best selves and did what we intended to do. Sweet success. The U.S. Hockey Team played the USSR in the 1980 Olympics.…
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To Let Go Is To Fully Grasp
Although we have quite a few immediate family members in the Orlando area, the rest of our clan are spread out, in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. For the cousins to connect or the siblings to see one another, planning is required, an activity that often appears insurmountable. But my good fortune allowed the daughters…
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