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November, 2015
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26 November
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Although I find it very interesting that we have to have a day, once a year, to remind us of how much we have to be thankful for 525,600 minutes a year, I nevertheless hope you do take a few minutes today to reflect upon just how blessed you and I are. If you should lose power and have …
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June, 2015
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3 June
Debbie
Debbie While on a wonderful tour of Ireland & Scotland, I got some heartbreaking news; the death of a longtime friend, who was also the wife of a longtime friend. I had known Debbie Stuart Shaffner since I was 15. I’ve known her husband Billy since I was 12. Although I truly felt them to be among my favorite friends, …
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International Day of Happiness, March 20
International Day of Happiness, March 20 The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012. Assembly Resolution A/RES/66/281 basically states that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal. They invite the world to observe the International Day of Happiness in an appropriate manner, including through education and public awareness-raising activities. …
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Happiness is a choice
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Drinking From Your Bucket List, One Dipper at a Time
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International Day of Happiness
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Can You Make Yourself Happy for No Reason? by Marci Shimoff
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The Hope Candle
Judy and I were blessed this year to be asked to light the Hope Candle during the first week of Advent. How perfect this was for me because Bringing Hope And Happiness is my life’s mission. I recently began a new book which will help people find a path from hope to happiness, because trust me, you will never find …
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September is Addiction Recovery Month
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Valentines, a time for love
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Make a Difference
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Seeing Beauty in the Simple Things
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True Love
Ah, Valentine’s Day. What a wonderful time to celebrate True Love. When I was young, I was in love. True love. Never-ending love. I would sit and listen to Sonny James as he told MY story Young love, first love Filled with true devotion Young love, our love We share with deep emotion Just one kiss from your sweet lips …
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The Love Candle
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Family-How Well Do you Know Yours?
In my motivational program/book The All New & Improved You, I pointed out that one of the four foundational building blocks for a happy successful life is FAMILY. I have taken added responsibility for my paternal family for I am the oldest surviving heir of the Haynes surname. I have worked on our family tree. I have organized family reunions …
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Self_improvement month
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Self-Improvement Month: Radiance
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Self-Improvement Month: Your attic level
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Self-Improvement month: The Living Level