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Category Archives: Inspirational People
A Magical Trip to the Magic Kingdom
I spent the first two days of Independence Day weekend this year having an incredible time at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. I’ve got a lot to say about it, so here’s an overview of my trip. On July … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged A Magical Trip to the Magic Kingdom, Daisy Duck, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, dog, Donald Duck, fun, Goofy, Independence Day, July 4th, Liberty Belle, Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, MuppetVision 3D, nostalgia, Rivers of America, Sawyer, Tom Sawyer Island
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Transactions and Relationships
Much as I hate to admit it, I find transactional relationships much easier and less stressful than non-transactional relationships. Here’s what I mean. By “transactional,” I mean relationships that are mostly or even exclusively based on what one or both … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged dog, love, pain, relationships, Sawyer, stress, transactions, Transactions and Relationships
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2 Mice, 2 Ducks, and a Dog
I got back early Sunday morning from a trip to the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. While it was amazing, there were some painful times that I’d rather not discuss (aside from saying that I cried in a bathroom stall … Continue reading
The Life I’ll Never Know
My maternal grandparents lived a wonderful life together. After getting married shortly out of high school, they raised two kids, moved around some before settling into their final home in rural Ocala, and managed to retire after many years of … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged dog, family, grandparents, life, love, pain, rejection, romance, Sawyer, The Life I’ll Never Know
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Mid-Year Goal Check-in
Every December, I review how I did with my goals for the previous year. While I’m still going to do that this December, I wanted to take a look at how my goals for this year have gone so far … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged conversations, dog, finances, goals, grandparents, Mid-Year Goal Check-in, Muppets, pain, Sawyer
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More About the Calm After the Storm
Since I live in Florida, I’ve long dealt with hurricanes. Fortunately, the worst I and my close family members tend to experience are some temporary power outages and lots of debris from fallen branches. When this happens, time seems to … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged disturbances, dog, pain, routines, Sawyer, storms, The Calm After the Storm
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A Few Questions
I just have a few questions. Is there room for my sadness, sorrow, and depression? Are you sick of hearing about the deaths of my grandparents, my dog Sawyer, or any other painful losses I’m still struggling to overcome? Can … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged A Few Questions, anger, death, depression, dog, loss, misery, questions, sadness, Sawyer, sorrow
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Tribute to Muppetvision 3D
Last Saturday, I went to Disney World to see a fun show called MuppetVision 3D. I made the most of my day since I love the Muppets, MuppetVision 3D is my favorite attraction at Disney World, and it’s closing forever … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, dog, fun, grandparents, Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog, Muppets, Muppets Courtyard, MuppetVision 3D, PizzeRizzo, Rizzo, sadness, Sawyer, Sweetums, Tribute to Muppetvision 3D
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My Defunctland
One of my favorite YouTube channels is called Defunctland. Although its creator currently makes videos talking about a variety of attractions and media that are no longer around, the channel’s early focus was quite different. Alongside the YouTube videos, Defunctland … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Inspirational People
Tagged death, Defunctland, Disney, Disney World, dog, Life Buffet, loss, Muppets, MuppetVision 3D, My Defunctland, Sawyer
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