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IPOY

Fred Rogers sometimes included the letters “IPOY” at the bottom of his written correspondence to remind recipients “I’m Proud of You!” Those four little words have made a huge difference in my life. I remind my loved ones with those … Continue reading

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Watch Out World! Here She Comes

Our granddaughter Riley took her first unassisted steps this weekend! No doubt, she’s going places! With Love, Russ  

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Bliss and Blessings

May you experience bliss and blessings this weekend. With Love, Russ

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Lost in Translation

My Beloved called from the grocery store this afternoon asking if I needed anything. I asked her to buy some Ramen noodles for me. I’ve had a hankering for them lately. When she got home, she handed a bottle of … Continue reading

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Wilbur Made Me a Best Selling Author

I’m pleased to announce that The Duck Who Flew Upside Down became an Amazon Best Seller. I’m still taking it in, but I have to admit it feels mighty good to achieve the milestone of being a Best Selling author. Thank you … Continue reading

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Ever See a Flying Pig?

The pig in the article linked below comes close. San Francisco has the world’s first airport therapy pig to help calm the nerves of those who are afraid to fly. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2016/12/05/san-francisco-airport-introduces-first-therapy-pig/94983676/ Another Fascinating Fact; The Denver airport’s therapeutic dog program is … Continue reading

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I Suspect Students Will Love This

Education Orders of Magnitude Better A 21-year-old’s company could change the world in profound ways. Here are some snippets of an article of a way to custom-tails education to the way that works best for each student “Once it’s plugged into … Continue reading

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You’re Invited!

You’re invited! Free admission and free parking. Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair– Silicon Valley Edition – SUNNYVALE Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fremont High School, 1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd., Sunnyvale. http://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com and Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair – … Continue reading

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Fun and Fascinating Facts

How Thoughtful of Them Prohibition turned many citizens into everyday criminals, many by way of homemade wine. Grocers could sell grape concentrate, an item which in and of itself lacked any alcohol. However, if treated in a certain way, grape … Continue reading

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Remodels & Additions are Like Aging

Even the dogs have had enough! I just came to the realization that our home remodel and addition project has been a lot like the aging process: The longer both go on the more things that I used to be … Continue reading

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