Tag: family
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Change/Theory-Part I
This past week in school we focused on change theory in organizations. Riveting stuff, I thought to myself, getting into the assigned scholarly journal articles on the subject. But then I started thinking about it more, especially in the context of my work. Change is a part of life, as everyone knows. It’s the constant,…
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Growth
“What experiences in life helped you grow the most?” There are a couple that come to mind. The birth of my kids. This helped me become a more mature person who got really involved in her community. Because of my kids, I got involved with support groups and helped to start a few. I owe…
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Goodbyes
“Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to” I’m middle-aged, so I’ve been through quite a few life phases. Some were not so hard to let go of… teenage years (goodbye and good riddance). My partying, early twenties… My thirties… I feel like I hit my stride during my 40s but…
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Eat Everything (?!)
That’s right. Everything. That’s what I heard one of my coworkers say not too long ago. Did I mention that she’s a registered dietitian? And it really did ring true to me. I loved that she was saying that. What does it mean to eat everything? Pretty much what it sounds like. As in- yes,…
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One of the Best Gifts…
Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. My children. 🙂
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At My Age
What were your parents doing at your age? When my parents were in their early 50s, they were doing pretty much the same things I’m doing- working, being active in their activities that they’d put on hold while raising kids, getting involved with hobbies. But something that they were doing that I am not is…
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Family Traditions and the Fest of the Seven Fishes
Every year, about a month before Christmas, I get a text or email, usually from my cousin (bless her for thinking ahead!) that says we have to start getting ready for Christmas Eve dinner. My mom hosts. She is Italian, and she loves to have the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. So…
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Don’t Bark at the Amish Horses (They Don’t Care)
My dog, when he was alive, loved to bark at the Amish buggies and horses, that would trot up and down our road multiple times every day. He was a herder. He loved to chase things that were on the move, no matter what they were. It was more than “loved to”- he was born…
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Where I’ve Felt Loved
Sitting here watching the snow come down in big chunks outside and thinking about where I’ve felt loved… I always felt loved with my Uncle, no matter where we were at. Uncle Rodney was always glad to see you and it showed. He had a cool muscle car and an ever-present, slightly-guilty grin on his…
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Can You Be a Cat and Dog Person?
Do you think you can be both? It’s like saying you love the beach and the mountains, which also describes me to a tee. My favorite animals are cats and dogs. I love cats because of their personalities. They are soft. The ones that I’ve had over the years love sitting on you or next…
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