Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Where have all the heroes gone?

There seems to be a shortage of heroes. Well, that's what we've been told. You see no one wants to be a hero. Real heroes don't pass out business cards. Or advertise their heroism on billboards. But They can be found in every neighborhood. The pandemic has uncovered a multitude of heroes. Our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

When do we stop ?

I find myself close to retirement. You see I drank the Koolaid. When you get to a certain age they tell us its time for you to retire. Now as I get close to that age. Questions as to when that time should be are not so clear in my mind. Dreams of retirement have tantalizingly crossed my mind.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 15, 2020

The Cranberry Bounce

The Cranberry Bounce is a method that Cranberry farmers use to determine the quality of the berry. When John “Peg-Leg” Webb poured a load of cranberries down his storage-loft stairs (his wooden leg made it impossible to carry them), he noticed that only the firmest and the finest made it to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

We All Make Mistakes

If you have never made any mistakes in life. I would really like to meet you. You are the first person in recorded history to do so. Even people of faith realize that they make mistakes. How is it possible for anyone not to make mistakes. One of the key things that make us human is the fact that we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

To Be or Not to Be Cocky

My grandson celebrated his 15 birthday on Mother's Day Sunday. 4 years ago he was part of his elementary school's robotic team. His team came in first place in the county. To come in first place in anything in life is a big deal. At the tender age of 11 years old, he had already achieved something... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The C Word

Many of us have not realized the benefits of the C-word. Our fear of totally giving all that we have to a person, to an idea, to a country, to life. When you see those who have given there all secretly we either admire them or we believe that they have totally lost touch with reality. What is the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 11, 2020

The Average Person

Have you ever really thought about the meaning of average. The word average is nothing more than a calculation based on statistics. I was thinking just the other day. Who came up with the word average. You see it is a stereotype used by everyone. Like so many other words we use it because everyone... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 8, 2020

The Need to Write

Have you ever felt like something was missing in your life? I discovered that sharing my feelings, thoughts, and experiences via the pen has made a difference in my life. Finding a voice that can touch a heart. Make us think. Destroy a stereotype. Lift someone's spirit. Or let someone know that they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Bootstrap Trap

As we near the celebration of Mother's Day this weekend. The bootstrap story fed to us so often is front and center in our elusions in the pursuit of greatness. I have heard many people give speeches where they proudly say that no one helped them to achieve their many accomplishments in life. They... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Dont compromise your dreams.

From the beginning, we are told to be realistic about our goals and dreams. We are told that we should follow the path most traveled. This works for most of us. It is good advice, but it's not great advice. The good news it's not too late to change direction. Never let someone else determine your... Sign in to see full entry.

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Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.

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