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A few years ago I took this photo of a Buffalo. Last week we had an exercise at work in which we had to spend 10 minutes doing something creative. The paints were out already so I slapped this out.... Read more

Un Escroc, Escroquer, Une Escroquerie : a con (scammer), to cheat, a fraud L'ECOUTE: Practice your French Listening Skills. To hear the French in today's story, click below. Next, check your comprehension by viewing the vocabulary list (farther down). Listen... Read more

Deeply craving recognition and specialness, we make an identity out of our mental positions and affiliations. You may be liberal because you believe in compassion and social justice, but then you go along with politicians who cheat and violate human... Read more

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." Victor Hugo #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Read more

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Years ago, when we included Customer Service presentations in our speaking offerings to Tourism Conferences, I would share my contention that the customer was not always right. Debunking the commonly held maxim, I would intone that the customer was often... Read more

Opened to that blank page....thinking of some kind of map, or diagram. Sat staring. Put the pencil to the paper and began the HAND. When i draw these things i have to put my hand or body or face in... Read more

I like this General. Read more

because Typepad will not allow me multipe pics. This here. the drawing of me....traveling in the circular, hauling baggage. go to the next post, please. Read more