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Bumper Sticker

Favorite bumper sticker? It can exist or you can make it up! Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Randal Ford 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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Socially Perplexed

My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The … Continue reading

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Silence

In Out of Solitude, priest and author Henri Nouwen writes, “Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.” Without intentional space, our creative pursuits may be hollowed … Continue reading

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Paint Finishes

What’s the difference between a satin and eggshell finish? Put simply, what makes them different is their level of sheen and durability. “Satin has a higher luster, so it will be glossier. It’s also better at resisting stains and scuff … Continue reading

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Real Life Rants

RANT to improper storage of my luggage. In February, I flew from Seattle to Miami. When I picked up my luggage in Miami, it was wet. I didn’t realize until I got to the hotel that the airline had placed an … Continue reading

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