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STEVE JOBS LIVES ON

Steve Jobs spoke at the Stanford Commencement ceremony in 2005, with words that were very close and dear to his heart. Now that his transition has occurred, those words have a deeper penetration for each of us, because he spoke … Continue reading

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What Does A Champion Feel?

I have a very dear companion named Leslie, and she and I were in Philadephia last month for a four-day leadership workshop. One night, after a long day of training, we discovered that the steps that Rocky climbed in his … Continue reading

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RECIPES OF THE HEART

I received some yummy recipes from my dear companions for my birthday. I’ve always said I’m not a good cook, but the truth is that I’d rather be outside in the fresh air–climbing, walking, dancing, playing. And yet I am … Continue reading

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GAIL’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

I always claim the month of May as my birthday month. It feels more expansive and expressive than a day. I was with my Mom on my actual birthday, May 7th, so this last weekend I celebrated with friends at … Continue reading

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4 Students Speak Out on Arizona SB-1070

My son and three class mates from the University of Arizona revealed their views in this short video on Senate Bill 1070, a bill that legalizes police officers’ efforts to stop and search individuals in Arizona that appear to be … Continue reading

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Learnings from the Hudson River Crash Landing

This is a 5 minute video by Ric Elias, a passenger on the United flight that crash landed in the Hudson River. He speaks about what he learned in those final seconds before impact. And how the crash has changed … Continue reading

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DANCING IN THE RAIN

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass….it’s about learning to dance in the rain! –Vivian Greene from her book Learning to Dance in the Rain http://viviangreene.org A dear friend sent me this quote yesterday, and another send the … Continue reading

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Two Suns in 2012

There is a quiet, solid voice, speaking over the drone of panic and doom reacting to all the changes on the planet. It is a voice of magic and transformation. Dr. Brad Carter, Senior Lecturer of Physics at the University … Continue reading

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What Are YOU Living For?

This is one of the richest videos I’ve ever seen about connecting with life, no matter what! It was sent to me by my guest blogger, Deirdre McGill, who sent it because she was moved to tears by it. It’s … Continue reading

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Never Give Up

I’ve become a basketball fan over the years, with my husband as a coach/mentor, and my son as a player/manager. My son is a student manager for the University of Arizona’s men basketball team. His roommate is Jordin Mayes, their … Continue reading

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I Luvv This Rain!

I was out walking in the torrential rain yesterday and I couldn’t get enough! It was coming down so strong that I had to wear a hat so low on my face that it blocked my vision, as you can … Continue reading

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The New and Improved Price of Gas

F.U.N. is the Full Use of Now. I know it’s a principle available to all of us everyday, but I sure can forget. Then I find reminders like this gas station’s sign that showcases how much fun it is to … Continue reading

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Beauty That Has Endured

At a time of great unrest and disparity on the planet, it is also a time of great beauty and peace. The unrest is shouting, “The time has come for change within countries, within government, within you and me.” Peace … Continue reading

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Work/Life Balance — Literally!

A dear friend forwarded this video to me, and it’s a beautiful and graceful demonstration of work/life balance. This is a performance of Swan Lake, a common ballet, performed by the Great Chinese State Circus, demonstrating exceptionally uncommon excellence — … Continue reading

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Cross Training Made EASY!

I ran a 5K race in January, after not having raced in over 5 years. My cousins called to ask me to join them while they ran the LA Half Marathon. I signed up for the 5K that accompanied that … Continue reading

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Seeing with New Eyes

I’ve recently seen the movie, Remember the Titans, and this was probably my 20th time viewing it–and each time I see it new.  I see or feel something I missed the previous time, or there’s a new energy in a … Continue reading

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Honoring The Power of Desire

I awakened Saturday morning with a burning desire to get back into dancing. It’s been years, but I remembered the full-body sweat of a jazz or modern dance class. I felt such a jones to feel that explosion from my … Continue reading

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Surprising What Love Can Do

Check out this great piece by my guest blogger, Deirdre McGill. Every January 17th, I think about my live-in boyfriend from my college days.  We were 19 and 22 when we hooked up and lived together for 11 years. We … Continue reading

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I Saw My First Steelers Game!

Call us crazy, but we went to Pittsburgh for a 4-day weekend as a belated anniversary gift to ourselves!  Pittsburgh in the winter, windy and snowy, cold and chilly, but refreshingly exhilarating!   A great highlight for me was seeing … Continue reading

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