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Blog #737: Going to the Masquerade Party?

by Ana | March 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Below are some lousy realities.I hope one doesn't belong to you. ______ Feeling any of these? "I'm getting old...and in constant pain." "I'm in debt...and it's getting worse." "I'm in a bad relationship...but can't leave." "My job sucks the life out of me...but I need...

Blog #736: A Visit to the Ancient Giants

by Ana | March 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

My past Sunday? Up at 4:30 a.m.On the road by 5:40 a.m.Driving 115 miles to go hiking. Why? Sacrifices are required to live cool things. ______ It was a group hike. Thirty northern California hikers started at 9:00 a.m. Each passionately committed to climbing up and...

Blog #735: My Demanding Boss

by Ana | March 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

She asked...“Don't you work for yourself?” I answered...“I do." ______ She kicked back... “Then why do you only take calls at the end of the day?” I responded… “Because I work for a demanding boss.” ______ Will my day today be successful? It depends. How successful...

Blog #734: Where Stories Are Born

by Ana | March 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Many of my weekly blogs are inspired by thewords that land in my email box from readers. Like this one. ______ The email read... "I'm in sales and feeling uninspired by my career. I think it would be gratifying to do what you do. How did you become a motivational...

Blog #733: Have You Met Punch?

by Ana | February 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

He’s only 7 months old.But he’s had an extra tough beginning. And because of his dual cuteness and courage…The world has fallen in love with him. I am one of the world. ______ Have you met “Punch”? Abandoned at birth by his mom at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch...

Blog #732: I Give It 15 Names

by Ana | February 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Sometimes...Some days...Some moments... Reality stings extra hard. ______ Stings have many names. Invalidated. Invisible. Ridiculed. Humiliated. Blamed. Heartbroken. Ignored. Insulted. Cheated. Forgotten. Devalued. Offended. Rejected. Disrespected. Betrayed. I have...

Blog #731: Shouldn’t We Ask?

by Ana | February 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

“Is it working?” Honest answers may be brutal to consider.But since we get only one shot at this living thing... Shouldn't we ask? ______ The question is not one everybody will answer. I mean, really... Who among us wants to take a walk through their own life crap and...

Blog #730: Belittle Yourself Much?

by Ana | February 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I reached the end of my hike and came acrosstwo preschoolers playing on a giant dirt hill. With their dad keeping a watchful eye on them...I shouted to the boy who had reached the top. “Are YOU the king of the mountain?” He shouted back:“No. I'm the kin’ of the dirt!”...

Blog #729: I Sat Next To One

by Ana | January 29, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

We might not see them...But they're everywhere. They've risen from the ashes. On a recent flight…I sat next to one. ______ When you’re taller… You consider it a small miracle when you get a rare seat with extra legroom in the emergency section on Southwest. On Sunday,...

Blog #728: Do You See Both?

by Ana | January 22, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

"Where am I?""Where do I want to be?" Two questions honored with honest answers. ______ Do you know yours? When I sincerely assess my life with heart, mind, and time…I see two photos of myself as I look into myself. Photo #1: I see what I love about my life. It’s good...

Blog #576: We’re Gonna’ See the Wions

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It felt like I was walking in an oven.360 miles across Italy. "Just a little bit further."Those were my constant self-urging words. ______ It's how I keep will going. When I think I have no "juice" left in my legs or heart, when I feel 100% cooked, defeated and think...

Blog #575: They Don’t Show Their Faces

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We gotta' get over it. The negative stuff. Hangin' on to it gets us nowhere. ______ I received this email: "How do I stay positive when every day some new shi**y thing happens that adds to my f***ed up life. I don't know how you do it. You either have more good luck...

Blog #574: I’m on a Safari

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In southern California near my home...LOTS of people walk their dogs. I'm lucky...and meet many of them. ______ Some get to know me and sign up for this blog. One day I was walking with one of them. She asked: "What if you couldn't find a story to write about?"I...

Blog #573: Bring a Plus One

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Dipping into my email folder... ______ Hi Shawn, A co-worker forwarded me your blog a couple of years ago and I signed up. I don't miss a week. You must know me because you write what I need to read. I'm sorry to read you got hit by a bike. I hope you're doing okay. I...

Blog #572: Until the Light Turns

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I'm in Marina del Rey. I was walking on an ocean path sharedby walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Usually... Among these three different groups, there's an implied "Let's all share this awesome path and be happy!" mentality. But not today. I was run over by a bicycle....

Blog #571: I’ve Been Thinking Scared

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Spending half my days in southern California...I've undoubtedly seen 10,000 skateboarders. But rarely... Do I see anybody over the age of 50 riding a board... especially if they're just learning to ride. Today... I did. ______ It was an interesting sight. I was...