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Dear Zoe

I recently finished reading Dear Zoe, a 2004 young adult novel by Philip Beard. The story is told through letters from fifteen-year-old Tess DeNunzio to her three-year-old sister, Zoe, who died in a hit-and-run accident on September 11, 2001. This … Continue reading

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dining out

“The days of lingering over a good meal are over. There is a time limit now on tables!” — Josie Watanabe, Seattle Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others … Continue reading

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Water or Wine?

Many years ago, a bishop was visiting the Episcopal church in Golden. Somehow, the cruets of water and wine were placed incorrectly and when the acolyte was supposed to pour water over the celebrant’s (i. e. the BISHOP’S) fingers, he … Continue reading

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leadership

Leadership isn’t about tiles Its about having the courage to pivot and lean into what truly makes you come alive. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others … Continue reading

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Creative Cocktail Gifts

For a birthday: Was there a cocktail that your friend or partner loved at a restaurant? Or a dish they particularly loved? Pick up all the ingredients to make it, and write on the note “Remember how much fun we had … Continue reading

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