FAREWELL TO THE OWL
I ended my 1251 day Duolingo streak today. I quit.
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FAREWELL TO THE OWL
WHEN YOU FEEL HELPLESS
We are living in volatile times. Lots of things are happening in the US that nobody signed up for, no matter where you lie on the political spectrum or how you recently voted. The lack of stability can lead to a variety of emotions...
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WHEN YOU FEEL HELPLESS
A “DON’T DELAY” STRATEGY FOR TAXES
Ugh. Taxes. Regardless of whether you hire a professional to do the filing, there's still a lot of boring, and sometimes stressful, preparation to deal with each year. And if you are like most of us, you deal with taxes by putting them off until the last minute. Although it’s a tempting strategy, here’s an alternative way to get them done
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A “DON’T DELAY” STRATEGY FOR TAXES
IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS LAZINESS?
Click here to listen to this blog post on Youtube. "I was going to vacuum but I was too lazy." Translation: I did something else instead of vacuuming. "He's too…
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IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS LAZINESS?
WICKED: ONE SHORT DAY IN THE MORALLY GRAY CITY
To listen to this post on Youtube, click here It’s been four years since I saw a movie in the theater, and “Wicked” was the one that finally got me…
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WICKED: ONE SHORT DAY IN THE MORALLY GRAY CITY
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND YOUR BRAIN
Click here to listen to this post on Youtube. One of my weaknesses and strengths is that I start out pretty slow when I’m learning new skills, but once I…
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EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND YOUR BRAIN
NEW, KINDER SOUNDING CLICHES
Click here to listen on Youtube! Had a rough week? I think we can all do with some kindness. I’ve recently been thinking about all the old sayings we still…
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NEW, KINDER SOUNDING CLICHES
CAN IMPROV BE DANGEROUS?
Click here to listen on Youtube! I was one of the quiet ones. Teachers liked me. I never spoke out of turn because I was always censoring myself. Then I…
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CAN IMPROV BE DANGEROUS?
FALSE FULFILLMENT FROM ENDORPHINS
To listen to this post on Youtube, click here! I’ve started and quit teaching fitness classes a number of times over the years and I recently figured out why. Even…
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FALSE FULFILLMENT FROM ENDORPHINS
DO GREAT PERFORMERS MAKE GREAT TEACHERS?
Listen to the audio version of this blog on Youtube by clicking here! Mitch Hedberg had a joke about being a stand up comedian in Hollywood and everyone expecting him…
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DO GREAT PERFORMERS MAKE GREAT TEACHERS?