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Karma
The other day a friend and I went out for lunch. As we chatted, we discussed a situation involving a person we both knew mutually who had done things that resulted in people being mistreated. After my friend shared her thoughts on the situation, she made a statement: “Karma is a bitch,” she said. I Continue reading
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The New Year
Welcome to the New Year, everyone. It’s 2026, and according to the Chinese Zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. In numerology, 2026 is considered a “Universal 1 Year,” which signifies the beginning of a new nine-year cycle and a time for new directions. Both of these things occurring in the same year Continue reading
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Giving Back Tuesdays
During my sabbatical, a goal I created was to find ways to give back to my local community, as well as the world in general. My career included giving back to young children and their families, and I did that for 35 years. I plan to continue contributing to early education with my consulting business, Continue reading
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Don’t Lose Me Boy
Over the last weekend, my husband, oldest son, and I dropped off my youngest son at college. This rite of passage represents the end of an era for our family. After 29 years, we no longer have a student living in our home. We do have a young adult living with us, but not an Continue reading
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Reading Insights
I am officially 90 days into my sabbitical. I plan to take another 30 days and then move forward with plans for the future. I left my last work situation feeling unsure what my next direction would be. My sabbitacal time has been profound with insight and growth. Not all of my issues have been Continue reading
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Doubt
In psychology, doubt is a state of uncertainty or lack of confidence about oneself, others, or truth of a belief or action. A few weeks ago, I spoke with a woman who shared details about her work environment. The woman and her work colleagues recently spoke with higher management about her supervisor’s poor performance. Higher Continue reading
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What Would Yang Do?
My husband and I have always had a daily work routine. After I finished work, I would call him and we’d chat about the day’s events on my drive home. Several years ago, during our daily chat, my husband told me he had news to share. “Sad news, Nance. Yang is leaving” he said. “Yang, Continue reading
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Whoosh
Earlier this week I volunteered for my youngest son’s senior breakfast. He is graduating this week from high school and I wanted to voluteern since I’m not currently working. I was feeling proud of myself for offering to help and arrived early to help set up. When I arrived there were several parents who had Continue reading
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