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    Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
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    The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
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    No greater loss to be feared...
  • Saying goodbye to a colleague...
    Saying goodbye to a colleague...
  • No longer worrying that "it could happen to me"...
    No longer worrying that "it could happen to me"...
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    Out of the mouths of teens...
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    How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
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    Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time

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  • Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word January 19, 2021
  • What’s in the Cards for You in 2021? January 12, 2021
  • Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength? December 2, 2020
  • Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time November 16, 2020
  • Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach November 11, 2020

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Glimpses of Sara

Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
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Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
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Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
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My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
12 photos in glasses
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
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My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.

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A little advice on “cow tipping”…
exercise, humor

A little advice on “cow tipping”…

I can no longer remember just how I responded to Mr. Namaste. I’m sure I remained my sweet, friendly self though inside I was thinking, “Let me give you some advice about ‘cow tipping,’ Mr. Namaste. Don’t. Say. It.” Continue reading A little advice on “cow tipping”…

All in a day’s workout…
character, exercise, humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

When you have a screw loose…
character, life

When you have a screw loose…

How is a toaster oven like a sliding glass door? It sounds like a joke, but in our house it isn’t. … Continue reading When you have a screw loose…

Lost in the translation…
humor, work life

Lost in the translation…

Technical instructions, such as how to set up and use software, must be clear, step by step, and precise. And, for me at least, in English that is clear and precise. Therein lies the rub. Continue reading Lost in the translation…

My 21 seconds of fame…
fashion, humor, life, Toastmasters, work life

My 21 seconds of fame…

As the marketing representative for the Innovation Hub, I am often asked to approve media coverage of the building, its events, and its tenants, but I have never had to represent the company on TV. Until now. Continue reading My 21 seconds of fame…

First world problems…
blogging, humor, life

First world problems…

A month without reliable cable and internet connections is like a month in which bill shouldn’t be paid. Right? Continue reading First world problems…

Stream of cold consciousness writing…
humor, life, parenting

Stream of cold consciousness writing…

My husband has saved me from curfew worry much of the time. He simply awakens me to let me know our child is home, and I am lulled, comforted, back to sleep. Except when the child isn’t at home by curfew. Continue reading Stream of cold consciousness writing…

Secrets to success at the gym…
exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

How to pack for the gym…
exercise, humor, life

How to pack for the gym…

If your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym means you’ll be showering and getting dressed at the health club, … Continue reading How to pack for the gym…

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…
exercise, humor, Laugh, life

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

Those of us who regularly populate the health club brace ourselves as we consider your upcoming New Year’s resolution to … Continue reading If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

When are you doing your Christmas baking?
humor, life

When are you doing your Christmas baking?

I can’t remember when I started baking chocolate goodies to gift my neighbors at Christmas, but it has been long … Continue reading When are you doing your Christmas baking?

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