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The Rearview Mirror

1406) One of my unhealthy tendencies is to spend too much time in the past. Do I think there is much to be discovered and learned from things gone by? Of course, but when it crosses the line is when this focus is not helpful. One such example is when I beat myself up for
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Royalty

1405) When I was in Gibraltar in the summer of 1981, we had a wonderful experience. We got to see the newlyweds, Prince Charles (now, King Charles) and Princess Diana because they stopped there on their honeymoon. It was an exciting event, and the city embraced it with a celebration. It is something I vividly
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The Cave

1404) My favorite author, Jan Karon, has a scene in her book, These High, Green Hills that comes to mind when I read John 8:12. In her book, Father Tim and his wife, Cynthia, get lost in a cave. As the scene unfolds, it’s apparent the darkness overwhelms them. It reminded me of the time
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Tradition!

1403) Musicals are not really my thing, but I can sing along with almost all the songs in Fiddler on the Roof. The title of this minute gives away which song I want to focus on, Tradition! Traditions are a good thing. They help us remember what people value, and have the power to bring
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Where the Credit Belongs

1402) When I was in junior high and high school, I was on the softball team. I was good at the sport, and as the pitcher, my team depended on me. There were games where I made the difference in winning or losing. I was also a good batter. I remember one game, when the
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The Business Model

1401) Because my publisher gives me the responsibility of marketing my books (go to susan-grant.com to see and purchase these), I have enrolled in some marketing courses. These have solidified several things for me and one of them is businesses need one person who is ultimately in control. There may be many others who oversee
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Put Up or Shut Up

1400) Anyone can say anything. I know this is a no-brainer but slowing down occasionally to consider this is useful. If you claim to be a hard worker, are you? If you claim to be a good father or mother, are you? Anything you claim about yourself can be stated, but the rub is, where
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Retail Therapy

1399) I’ll never forget the first time I heard the phrase, Retail Therapy. I laughed but later, when I thought about it, I could see why the second word is important to this saying. We can receive a boost of positive energy when we purchase something we want. Because these feelings don’t last, however, we
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Fuel Needed

1398) I learned how to drive in a car that had standard transmission. I began this journey by learning the fine dance of using the clutch and shifting the gears at precisely the right time (or not). I was nervous the first time I was stopped at a traffic light at the top of a
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Plowing the Back 40

1397) I can distinctly remember the very first faculty meeting I attended 37 years ago. It was held in the high school library and I remember sitting there with great excitement. After so many years of dreaming and studying to become a teacher, I was one! The principal, Mr. Kluttz, opened the meeting with these
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