You can turn your life around now. The question is, “Do you want to put in the time, effort, and work to do so? You can choose to leave the drama where it belongs … on the pages of a novel or on the movie screen. It’s up to you! If you want...
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Say Goodbye to Every Year the Right Way
Many of us can’t wait to say goodbye to 2011 because it was a year filled with heartache, financial ruin, devastation, etc. To put it bluntly, it was one hell of a year! Luckily, 2012 is right around the corner and you can begin anew. However, before you dash out of 2011, you may...
How to End the Year and Plan for the New Year in 7 Easy Steps
Yesterday, for the fun of it, I pulled three Tarot Cards from the Lifestyle section of MSN.com. I received the Five of Cups for the Challenges card. My question was, “What career path is right for me?” Here’s an excerpt: When the Five of Cups is in this position, maximize what is left after...
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town Teaches You to Appreciate Life
Recently, I re-read Thornton Wilder‘s Our Town. I read this play when I was in high school. But like most teenagers, I never really paid attention to it. I rediscovered Our Town by watching an episode of My So Called Life on Netflix. Rayanne, Angela Chase‘s party animal of a friend, tries out for...
Interview with Farouk Radwan of 2 Know Myself — Part II
Here’s Part II of my interview with Farouk Radwan, owner of 2 Know Myself.com, a website that offers visitors practical solutions to most life problems. About Farouk Farouk Radwan is the founder of 2knowmyself.com, the one who wrote all the 2000+ articles found on the website and the author of all 2knwomyself.com’s books. He’s a...
Interview with Farouk Radwan of 2 Know Myself — Part I
Here’s Part I of my interview with Farouk Radwan, owner of 2 Know Myself.com, a website that offers visitors practical solutions to most life problems. About Farouk Farouk Radwan is the founder of 2knowmyself.com, the one who wrote all the 2000+ articles found on the website and the author of all 2knwomyself.com’s books. He’s...
A Lesson in Self-Sabotage from ANTM’s Angelea
I’m a fan of Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model. I can’t believe it’s been 17 seasons already. My favorites from this season were Allison, Laura, Lisa, Dominique, Kayla, and Angelea. Unfortunately, the latter self-sabotaged her and was disqualified from ANTM. According to online sources, she was disqualified for ‘tweeting’ and posting ‘spoiler...
What I Learned from Reading Peace from Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
I recently finished reading Peace from Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through by Best-Selling author Iyanla Vanzant. I saw Ms. Vanzant on Oprah‘s farewell season — it was a good show! I didn’t run out and get the book, but months later I ordered it from the library. I admit...
What’s the Point of Life?
A very ‘short anecdote’ based on the 10 random words from Writing Prompts – Creative Copy Challenge #194. Posted: 17 Nov 2011 08:02 AM PST Put Point Bizarre Weave Spiral Weird Goofy Pop Cult Fan “Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practise to deceive!” ~ Sir Walter Scott Melanny pondered Sir Walter...
Embrace Life
A poem based on Writing Prompts – Creative Copy Challenge #193. Posted: 14 Nov 2011 07:40 AM PST Gentle Sweat Guide Design Simple Full Borrow Trace Technique Flip Life is simple and you get to design it all, Be gentle with yourself as try to live up to your full potential. Borrow from great thought...