July 2008 - Posts

Practicing Gratitude
by JANEY GOUDE

Life may begin at 40, but so does deterioration. I haven't worn glasses since college, when I was doing way more reading than anyone should have to do in a day. Now I need glasses to read the laundry instructions on my clothes' tags. I can't even see Read More...

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Dare to Dream
by JANEY GOUDE

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison We are living in precarious economic times. My husband calls on manufacturing companies; nearly every week he comes home with news of Read More...

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Balancing Expectations
by JANEY GOUDE

Life isn't about avoiding storms, but about learning to dance in the rain. Most of my life's storms result from those everyday events that pop up like little twirling tornados and send me into a tailspin. More and more I'm realizing they usually come Read More...

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Communicating Like a Professional
by JANEY GOUDE

Do people think you act "professionally"? That may depend on who's watching. Our world changes quickly, especially technology. Some people keep pace with that technology better than others. (I had to have my daughter show me how to access a text message, Read More...

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Your Best Five Dates
by JANEY GOUDE

This post is all about customizing your dates! Here's the plan--each person writes down his/her five favorite activities. List your individual favorite things to do, not necessarily what the two of you normally do together. You can do this with a friend, Read More...

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