By Kirk McCarley, Metaphorical illustration is used not only in coaching, but by many of us in attempting to connect with others. For example, in the case of communicating with a musician it can be useful to describe a work team as being in rhythm, not unlike a well-tuned professional orchestra. Someone who appreciates a […]
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By Rick Moore Seen from Scenic 30A, and located on the easternmost part of Grayton Beach State Park is Western Lake. This is one of the fifteen coastal dune lakes in the area located along twenty-six miles of coastline in Walton County. The tall pine trees and sand dunes that separate this dune lake from […]
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By Lauren Catanese, Letting all of what go? Oh you know, all the to do’s, the supposed to’s, the obligations, the must haves, the why haven’t you done this, why have you not bought this, do this, do that, be this, be that, ugggh!!!! Does anyone else feel like screaming? Enough already! The truth will […]
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By Sean Dietrich The two girls knocked on my door. They wore Kelly green berets and green vests. I greeted them. The two Girl Scouts went through their spiel. “We’re selling cookies, sir,” they began. “Do you have any identification?” said I. They exchanged looks. “Wait, what?” “Well,” I said amiably, “how do I know […]
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By Kirk McCarley Say the word “margin” and it triggers different connotations. To those in the world of finance it is the money borrowed from a broker to purchase an investment and is the difference between the total value of the investment and the loan amount. Those who have battled cancer are relieved to learn […]
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By Lauren Catanese Ego says – Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel inner peace. Spirit says – Find your inner peace and then everything will fall into place.– Marianne Williamson Are you on a quest to find peace? It can be a process. We can try to always do the right things, be conscious […]
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By Rick Moore After placing an order, I drove up to the window to pay for my lunch. The employee said the person in the vehicle ahead of me had already paid for my meal. That put such a smile on my face. What a kind gesture. Then she asked me if I would like […]
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By Myrna Conrad February is the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day – a day where we purchase a special gift or card to express our love for someone. Even though the day will be celebrated on February 14 by many people, the world seems to still be filled with people expressing anger and hatred […]
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By Sean Dietrich We were newlyweds, living in a grungy apartment. Each morning, I would wake before her. I would pass my morning hours writing poetry on a yellow legal pad, sipping coffee. Mostly, I’d write the kinds of god-awful things you’d expect newlyweds to write. I’m talking painfully corny stuff. I’d leave these poems […]
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By Rick Moore If you love someone, but that person doesn’t feel you love them, is it really love? The Bob Dylon song “Make You Feel My Love” was first released by Billy Joel, and continues to be sung by famous artists such as Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, and Adele. One of the reasons the […]
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