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I've Got a Spa Date with the Creosote

Those who follow me on social media know that I often post about my walks and hikes in nature and talk about the importance of spending regular time outdoors to soothe the mind and spirit.

But why is that? What is it about...

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Our Playdate with the Ducks

I picked up my son Nick from the ASU Polytechnic campus, where the university's bus would bring him back from Tempe's main campus (pre-COVID-19).

It was his early day to start and finish classes, so we decided to take...

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Chasing a Lie, and a Few Other Life Lessons

It was the mid 80s.

I was sitting in a trailer at Mesa Community College, about to take the final exam for my human resource management class.

This was one of my favorite classes. 

I loved when the coursework...

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A New Paradigm for a Better Life

As human beings, we tend to hide what we consider personal weakness. Let's face it. Society's taught us to do this from such a young age.

  • Don’t cry. Don’t be afraid. Be strong! 
  • That's weird. You're...
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