Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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Don’t Bug Me With The Details
My windshield looks like a war zone. Every year at this time, love bugs, or honeymoon flies, swarm all over Florida. Although small, these bugs manage to make a nuisance of themselves because they mate and drift together for days on end. Slamming into the front ends of cars and windshields, being inhaled through nose…
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The Story That Wouldn’t Be Told
He never wanted to talk about what it had been like. Dad would tell us stories of the men he grew to love. But stories of the war? No so much. Dad signed up to serve after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Like so many other young men of his day, he felt a profound…
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Did I Do It Well Enough?
Some of the sweetest wins in life come from receiving a reward for a job well done. Rewards are often that little extra push to finish something successfully that I’ve begun and have lost interest in. Knowing my efforts will be valued and affirmed help me finish well. Being rewarded doesn’t always guarantee an expected…
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But I Want It!
Sugar, butter, sprinkles and lots of frosting–cake! What’s not to like? We were in Washington D.C. for the celebration of Ward’s first birthday and baptism. Celebrating two landmarks and enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family. The ceremony at the church was meaningful–especially as Ward grinned ear to ear and batted his folks…
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Is It All “Please” And No “Thank You”?
When people begin a year-long program of leadership development and growth, many things are taken into account. Location, team participants, content. The big picture of hoped-for success. When families are part of the picture, little ones must be considered. I love belonging to an organization that values the family and provides opportunities for husbands, wives,…
Tip of My Iceberg 