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Take Me Out to the Ballgame: #10 Citizens Bank Park — #11 Citi Field
One amazing trip and two ballparks checked off my list, just in the nick of time as baseball season winds down for the year. Yes, I am still working on…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Truths I Don’t Often Say Out Loud
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What We Bring to the Canvas
When my son was in middle school, he brought home a book about Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter known for his emotional use of color. I don’t remember him ever…
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How Far We’ve Come
As a child, I thought my dad simply liked nice clothes. It wasn't until years later that I realized his carefully pressed shirts and suits represented something much deeper. They…
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Tuesday’s 10: Ten Decades, Ten Feel-Good Songs
Music has a way of lifting our spirits when we need it most. If you’re having a rough day, here is one inspiring song from each of the previous ten…
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Kauffman Stadium: More Than a Ballpark—A Lifetime of Memories
Last week, I went to a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium, home of my favorite team, the Kansas City Royals. While looking out at the iconic fountains in the outfield,…
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Aloha Kauai: A Family Trip in Paradise
We recently spent an amazing week in Kauai with my oldest and his family. I had only been to Hawaii once before when we visited Honolulu back in 2008. We…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Phenomenal Women Who Found Success After 50
With International Women’s Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some amazing women who not only accomplished great things, but did so later in life.…
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Rethinking Lazy in Retirement
The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating…
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Touching Grass: Gentle Intentions For The Year
Every year as December winds down, I start to think about what my resolutions will be for the upcoming year. Not that I am a big fan of that word;…
