Proof Postive That You Are Never Too Old To Go for Your Dreams!

Just as I began thinking that I am too old to pursue my dreams or do something extraordinary, I read about Bobbie Nelson. Bobbie is older sister to country legend, Willie Nelson. After decades of playing the piano as an accompaniment to her famous brother, Bobbie Nelson has recorded and released her very first solo [...]

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The Celebrity Game

Recently, I was invited to a fun night of playing games with a group of good friends. We played some card games, some boardgames, and some more active games like charades. One of the other guests told us about a game that he had played at another social gathering earlier that week. The only [...]

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New & Old Music I Recently Discovered

I love music! Because, I have no musical talent myself, I over-compensate by continually hunting for music I have not yet heard. Itunes is one of my favorite things ever, but I like Rhapsody too. Here are just a few of the tunes I burned to CD this week. Some are brand new songs, but [...]

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New & Old Music I Recently Discovered

I love music! Because, I have no musical talent myself, I over-compensate by continually hunting for music I have not yet heard. Itunes is one of my favorite things ever, but I like Rhapsody too. Here are just a few of the tunes I burned to CD this week. Some are brand new songs, but [...]

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Fame from Springfield

Ok, so this week my life has been a little more on the boring side. I worked. I slept. I ate. I bought groceries. Nothing really exciting or interesting. I did try a new place last night called Parlor 88. They don’t serve dinner, but rather appetizers, cocktails, coffees and desserts. I was really impressed. [...]

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My Top 12 List of Things I Want to Do

Here is my TOP 12 list of things I would love to accomplish in the next few years.
1. Teach English as a Second Language. I would love to do this either here in the states, or overseas. I have several friends and acquaintances who do this overseas, and some who do it here at home. [...]

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Just a Bunch of Random Tidbits About Myself

1. Currently Reading? Success Principles by Jack Canfield and The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss.
2. Last Movie seen at the theatre? Music and Lyrics
3. Last Movie seen on DVD/TV? Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

4. Last Meal Eaten Out? Friday night at Valentine’s with a friend.

5. [...]

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Life Lessons and a Legacy

This weekend I was sifting through some old photographs of my family and our ancestors. I have always had an interest in family history and genealogy that was cultivated by my grandmother. With the help of her cousin, the resident genealogist in our extended family, my grandma did extensive research into our family’s heritage. Grandma [...]

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The Grotto: A New Eatery on Springfield’s South Side Infuses Casual with Upscale

Since, I have Fridays off from work, I enjoy going out to lunch in a never-ending search to discover new eateries and new food. Today was no different. When I left my two-bedroom apartment on Springfield’s south side, my ultimate purpose was to find a little hole-in-wall cafe. I drove around for a bit, until [...]

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