For Arbor Day: If A Tree Falls in A Forest, Do You Hear It?

Our Beloved Elm Tree We have beutiful and beloved Elm tree on our property. She as a double truck, 80 feet tall, and probably 75-100 years of age. Every year we have the aroborist feed her so she does not get Dutch Elm disease. I always complimnet her when I am in the backyard. Because…

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Do You Know How Stop Bully Behavior and Treat Others?

Bully Behavior With all the Bully Behavior in the news, I was reminded of the changes /revisions I asked my publisher to make, in 2012, to my family fairy tale, which is entitled, Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift. Revisions for Each Village Because of all the terrible incidents of Bully Behavior in the news, schools,…

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During Difficult Times – Be Your Best Self!

Summer Camp Poetry I was fortunate to attend Mac-Do Lodge Summer Camp for Girls (1932-1969), which was an incredible girls 8 week summer camp in Delevan, Wisconsin. On Sunday’s we would sit around a large campfire and the camp director, Miss Minnie A. Cohen would announce our atheltic awards and also read us inspriational poetry.…

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Be Inspired… Believe “It Can Be Done!”

An Inspirational Poem Today, I want to share one of my favorite poems, which our Girls Summer Camp Direct, Miss Minnie A. Cohen (of blessed memory), often read to the campers during our Mac-Do Lodge awards campfires, on Sunday evenings. Who Is Inspired This poem has inspired me, my family members, friends, and clients for…

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Valuable Life-Long Lessons from Mr. Rogers

Mr. Rogers Biography I have been enjoyably immersed in a “Mr. Rogers” biography, which is entitled The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers. I am learning so many wonderful facts about Fred Rogers’ life that influenced his remarkable television programs. Importance of Early Childhood education Fred Roger’s brought the importance of early…

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Happy Chanukah – A Holiday to Celebrate Freedom with a Poignant Folk Song-“Don’t Let The Light Go Out!”

Meaningful Message of Chanukah The meaningful message of Chanukah is exhibit the  courage and conviction to  over come oppression and gain freedom to practice your religious and cultural beliefs without fear of persecution.   Grand Discovery While searching for traditional Chanukah songs on YouTube, I found a grand song sung by folk music trio of Peter,…

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The Joy of Planting Two Colossal Pollinator Gardens!

UFOs Landed In Our Backyard We had to remove 2 dead trees from our backyard. For 2 years we could not decide what to plant in the 2 circular spaces where the Blue Spruce Fat Alberts had graced our back yard. The empty circles looked like 2 UFOs  had landed in our backyard. Gardener One…

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How Do You Practice: “Do The Right Thing”?

Life-Long Lesson Today’s post is from my family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense), which is my 6th book. “Do the Right Thing!” is a life-long lesson children are hopefully taught and carry with them into adulthood. With the world turned upside down with the war in Ukraine, COVID, the US economy this…

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Discover How You Can Build Successful Relationships!

No Bunk, Just BS Book Today’s post is from my family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) 50 Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach You!, which is the latest book I have written. Chapter #5 This post is an excerpt from Chapter #5: Achieving and Maintaining Success Truths. Truth #9 Truth…

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