Monthly Archives: January 2010

Sorry

Simplicity is an elusive goal sometimes. Ok, simplicity is elusive most of the time. But so are a lot of things that are important.  Should that stop us from our pursuit? There is only one, resounding answer to this question. … Continue reading

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The Song Featured In Your Movie?

What song did you pick? Two days ago, I asked, “If your life were made into a movie, what would be the featured song?” Okay, so I have a confession.  This question is too difficult to answer without considerable thought. … Continue reading

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Same Thing Different Words

Ever heard someone say what you say, but in a different way? How’d it feel? Some might feel threatened, because they thought their thoughts were original. Some rejoice because it validates their thinking and belief system. For me, it’s the … Continue reading

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I Can Name That Song In

First thing on the list today, inspired by the Third Day song I’m currently listening to: THANK YOU Mid Life Celebration readers for visiting It’s simply joyful to know that so many people visit each day. Your visits humble me, … Continue reading

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Put Another Way Perhaps

“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence.” — Saint Peter Perhaps hope is elusive to us during a midlife crisis. Perhaps hope … Continue reading

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Humble Servant

Humble servant. Profoundly simple. Easy to remember. Easy enough for others to remember it. But not powerful enough to get others motivated to think long enough, and hard enough, to do anything about theirs.

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Seeing Is Believing

Here’s the 463-word Vision/Mission Statement: Wait. That’s not it.  Sorry. That 463-word vision/mission statement has been on our refrigerator for over a decade, and now I can’t find it. In it’s place, this One-Take You Tube video I shot two … Continue reading

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463 Word Vision Statement

There once was a man from Nantucket, …. Okay, sorry, forgive me please. There once was a man from Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, who traveled around the country, by bus, by (someone else’s) car and by bicycle. In 1984, he and … Continue reading

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