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Once upon a time back in the 1980's, there was a bright handsome young man who held a degree in chemical engineering. His career at a Paper Mill required involvement in various professional organizations that supported his job and company. For quite a few years ...
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Some people like to move. I don't understand these people. I once got to know the mom of my daughter's friend in high school. She actually expressed her frustration in living in the same town longer than usual. Apparently two years was the length of ...
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Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "What! You too? I thought I was the only one."C. S. Lewis As an introvert, I have a tendency to go it alone. Looking back I realize I trudged through lots of very ...
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There is a common practice that most people engage in to show affection for friends and family. We give gifts. Gift giving can be tricky because it's sometimes hard to identify things that are meaningful to others. I realized years ago that I like gifts ...
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I help people become less cluttered and more organized. I do this not just for the sake of "being organized" but so they can live their lives more fully and meaningfully. Being "organized" isn't an end in itself. It's a foundation to the life we ...
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Recently I made some new friends. They were twenty-somethings who wore bright blue matching shirts. The first night we met, a nice young man helped me reach some important decisions. Our first meeting was a success. I had much to learn and these were just ...
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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how weird life is and the unbelievable contrasts that appear almost daily. Social media might be the best example to bear this out. Where all the latest best and worst news appears. Several days ago, alongside close friends, ...
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I wish I’d known it would be the last time we'd all be together, but, of course, you never do. Every Sunday after church, for who knows how many years, we made our short trek to Grandmom and Grandad's for Sunday dinner. We referred to ...
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Countless times I’ve propped my leg on a certain bench in Wade Park, Wilmington. I’ll lean over, straighten my leg, and stretch my hamstring muscles that have become tighter with years. The bench is mounted in concrete and serves as a memorial to a beloved ...
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If you think getting organized is expensive, please consider the costs of being disorganized. As a professional organizer, I hear a lot of unique stories; especially this one. I received a call from a lady in another city who was worried about her parents. Her ...
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