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The Value of Fog

Tule Fog

My in-laws live in Bakersfield, CA, so we make the drive up there pretty often. In the summer, it’s a hot drive (but we have air conditioning in the car). In the winter, it’s cold (but we have a heater). But we don’t have anything on our car to deal with the most deadly winter […]

Wherever You Are . . . Be There

Green nature scene

I tend to live for tomorrow. It’s not my intent.  I know you’re supposed to take one day at a time.   But I have a really long to-do list.  (You, too?)  So when I tackle something on that list, my focus isn’t usually on the task itself.  I’m not thinking about what I’m doing, savoring […]

So, Who Needs Encouragement, Anyway?

Author and speaker John Maxwell tells of having the well-respected founder and CEO of a national restaurant chain over to his home for dinner.  During the meal, his guest said, “John, do you know how to tell when someone needs encouragement?” “No,” John replied.  “How can you tell?” “They’re breathing.” We all get discouraged.   It’s […]

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